Banking & Finance- Senior Associate / Legal Director

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

Job summary

A dynamic City law firm is seeking a Senior Associate or Legal Director for their Finance practice. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years’ PQE and experience in corporate lending. Responsibilities include running matters independently and advising on LMA based loan facilities. The firm offers a supportive and friendly culture that rewards hard work. This role is an excellent opportunity for a finance lawyer looking for a change from larger firms.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ PQE as a Finance Associate confident in running matters.
• Experience advising on transactions in LMA based loan facilities.

Responsibilities

• Run matters independently as the lead point of client contact.
• Advise on banking transactions and acquisition facilities.

Skills

Strong acquisition / corporate lending experience

Ability to carry out matters independently

Job description

Overview

A new opportunity for a Senior Associate or Legal Director has arisen with a dynamic City law firm in their Finance practice.

The firm is in steady growth mode, and the banking and finance team is super busy from work via its successful corporate teams as well as standalone banking clients.

Responsibilities

• Finance Associate with upwards of 5 years’ PQE who is confident of running matters and being the lead point of client contact.
• Advising on transactions in LMA based loan facilities, acquisition facilities for high‑growth companies and venture debt.

Qualifications

• Strong acquisition / corporate lending experience.
• Ability to carry out matters independently and act as a client‑contact lead.

Culture & Benefits

This firm has a great culture with a hugely supportive and friendly partnership which rewards hard work, business generation and team players. They are very open to hire a finance lawyer who may (or may not) be ambitious for a runway to partnership. The opportunity could suit a Finance Associate who wants a change from a global legal powerhouse or large top‑heavy team or who is in a small firm and seeking something more dynamic.

Additional Information

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.