Banking & Finance Solicitor

Interlink Talent Solutions; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Interlink Talent Solutions is seeking a Banking & Finance Solicitor for a leading international law firm, with roles in Glasgow or Edinburgh. You will advise on acquisition and leveraged finance, corporate lending and cross-border transactions, working with lenders, borrowers and sponsors.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a global firm, handling complex matters with a high-calibre client base and collaborating across UK and international networks.

Qualifications

• Qualified Banking & Finance Solicitor with experience at a leading private practice.
• Strong technical knowledge of banking and finance law.
• Experience acting for banks, financial institutions, borrowers, sponsors or corporates.
• Experience advising on domestic and cross-border transactions.

Responsibilities

• Advise on acquisition and leveraged finance, corporate lending and general banking.
• Assist on refinancing and restructuring transactions.
• Handle bilateral and syndicated lending, security and guarantees.
• Support cross-border financing transactions and advising lenders/borrowers/sponsors.

Skills

Banking & Finance

Drafting & Negotiation

Cross-border transactions

Commercial awareness

Client management

Team collaboration

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Banking & Finance Solicitor to join the Scottish practice of a leading international law firm, with positions available in both Glasgow and Edinburgh.

You will join a highly regarded and growing banking and finance team, advising a diverse portfolio of financial institutions, corporate borrowers, sponsors and other market participants on a broad range of domestic and cross-border transactions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to develop their career within an international firm, working alongside experienced lawyers on sophisticated and high-value matters.

The Role

You will have the opportunity to advise on a broad range of banking and finance matters, including:

• Acquisition and leveraged finance
• Corporate lending and general banking
• Refinancing and restructuring transactions
• Bilateral and syndicated lending
• Security and guarantees
• Cross-border financing transactions
• Advising lenders, borrowers, sponsors and other financial institutions

You will work closely with colleagues across the firm's wider UK and international network, providing commercially focused advice on complex transactions.

About You

We are looking for a qualified Banking & Finance Solicitor with experience gained at a leading private practice firm.

Ideally, you will have:

• Strong technical knowledge of banking and finance law
• Experience acting for banks, financial institutions, borrowers, sponsors or corporates
• Experience of advising on domestic and/or cross-border transactions
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple matters and work effectively to deadlines
• A collaborative approach and the confidence to work with clients and colleagues at all levels

Applications are welcome from solicitors at a range of PQE levels, with the precise level of experience being less important than the quality and relevance of your banking and finance experience.

Why Join?

You will be joining an international platform offering:

• High-quality, complex and cross-border work
• A strong and established client base
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• The opportunity to work with market-leading lawyers across multiple jurisdictions
• A collaborative and inclusive working environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Location

The role can be based in either the firm's Glasgow or Edinburgh office, providing flexibility depending on your circumstances and preference.

Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.