Banking & Finance Associate: Transactions & Client Advisory

Charles Russell Speechlys; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Charles Russell Speechlys is seeking an Associate to support the Banking & Finance team across domestic and cross-border financing transactions, including leveraged, real estate, structured, Islamic and receivables, and restructurings.

The role involves liaising with lender and borrower clients, including major banks, investment funds and corporate borrowers, with a collaborative, non-hierarchical team culture and support for the successful candidate.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with 1–4 years’ PQE.
• Broad banking and finance experience across transactions.
• Experience in real estate, project finance or acquisition finance transactions.

Responsibilities

• Assist on all aspects of transactions, including loan terms, security documents and CPs (supported by Transaction Execution Managers).
• Undertake transactions directly, dealing with all aspects of the loan and security terms.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members.
• Engage in client marketing and business development activities including attending internal and external events.
• Provide client advice in a succinct, practical and persuasive manner.
• Apply a commercial approach to research and evaluate relevance and accuracy in delivery of advice.
• Contribute to divisional knowledge and know-how initiatives.
• Attend and assist in organising and hosting of client marketing events.
• Comply with all relevant legal and regulatory obligations including the SRA Standards and Regulations.

Skills

Banking & Finance experience

Real estate finance

Project finance

LMA documentation

PQE 1-4 years

Job description

Charles Russell Speechlys is seeking an Associate to support the Banking & Finance team across domestic and cross-border financing transactions, including leveraged, real estate, structured, Islamic and receivables, and restructurings.

The role involves liaising with lender and borrower clients, including major banks, investment funds and corporate borrowers, with a collaborative, non-hierarchical team culture and support for the successful candidate.