Banking Lawyer

Thomson LRC; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in the UK is seeking an Associate level lawyer to join their team in Edinburgh or Glasgow. Candidates should have 2-7 years PQE in banking and finance law, with strong communication and client management skills. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a bonus and a progressive flexible working approach.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Pension

Private medical

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Circa 2-7 years PQE in banking & finance law required.
• Candidates should have a strong background in corporate banking law.

Responsibilities

• Act for lenders and borrowers in lending transactions.
• Work with a national team on various financing matters.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Client management skills

Knowledge of banking law trends

Job description

Leading international law firm, with an exceptional reputation for the banking & finance practice is looking to hire an additional Associate level lawyer to join their high-ranking team. This role can be based in Edinburgh or Glasgow with hybrid- working also available.

Role Profile

Working as part of a highly innovative national team you will act for lenders and borrowers and will be responsible for all aspects of lending transactions. The team act for a wide range of funders including banks, insurers and debt funds and also act for some of the largest and most successful corporates in Scotland. The firm are interested in candidates who are qualified in Scotland and/or England & Wales.

Candidate Requirements

• Circa 2- 7 years PQE and a strong background in banking & finance law. Candidates from both private practice and in-house are invited to apply.
• Broad knowledge of corporate banking law.
• Enthusiastic and knowledgable around trends and the impact of banking law.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Strong client management skills.

On Offer

Competitive salary and benefits including bonus, pension and private medical. The firm also offer a progressive flexible working approach.

To Apply

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