Banking & Finance Lawyer

Law Absolute Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known UK law firm is seeking a Banking & Finance Associate to join its top-tier practice. This role involves advising on leveraged finance and corporate lending while drafting and negotiating various legal documents. Ideal candidates will be qualified solicitors in England & Wales with 2-4 years of PQE, exceptional communication skills, and a strong academic background. The firm offers a dynamic environment and is committed to considering applications from all qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
• 2-4 years PQE with experience in banking & finance.
• Strong academic background and highly motivated.

Responsibilities

• Advise on leveraged finance and corporate lending.
• Draft and negotiate facilities agreements.
• Work closely with corporate and restructuring teams.

Skills

Strong leveraged finance

Excellent communication skills

Ability to provide clear, practical advice

Education

Minimum 2:1 degree

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Banking & Finance Associate to join a well-known UK firm within its top-tier Banking & Finance practice. The team advises on a variety of transactions with a focus on leveraged finance, corporate lending, corporate/sponsor-led transactions, and growth lending/venture debt. It works across the full transaction lifecycle, including drafting and negotiating facilities agreements and security documents, negotiating intercreditor arrangements, drafting standard-form precedent documentation, and working closely with its corporate and restructuring teams.

Experience required

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
• 2-4 years’ PQE with experience gained in a leading banking & finance practice.
• Strong leveraged finance as well as general banking experience
• Ability to provide clear, practical advice
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong academic background with a minimum 2:1 degree
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However, we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.

If you have not heard us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.