Banking Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading City firm in London is seeking an ambitious Associate to join their Banking team. The role involves advising on diverse financing transactions, particularly in real estate finance, while providing practical advice and clear insights to clients. Ideal candidates will be motivated and exhibit strong initiative, backed by solid academic qualifications and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales, ideally NQ – 2PQE.
• Experience in banking practice with finance transactions.
• Demonstrable drafting skills for financing agreements.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a wide range of financing transactions.
• Support both lenders and borrowers in real estate finance.
• Draft bespoke financing agreements and review finance documents.

Skills

Practical Advice

Initiative

Motivation

Clear Communication

Education

Minimum 2:1 Degree

Job description

An excellent opportunity awaits an ambitious Associate to join a City firm in their Banking team in London. The team advises on a wide range of financing transactions for both lenders and borrowers. Transactions are weighted towards real estate finance, but there is a diverse range of work supporting other teams, in particular their corporate and private client teams.

Experience required:

• Be a qualified Solicitor in England & Wales, ideally NQ – 2PQE;
• Experience working in a recognised banking practice, with demonstrable exposure to finance transactions, ideally with experience drafting bespoke financing agreements for banks/other financial institutions and reviewing finance documents when acting on the borrower side;
• Ability to provide practical, clear advice.
• Excellent academic achievement with a minimum 2:1 degree
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic.
• A self-starter with plenty of drive and initiative

Get in touch without delay if this is of interest by emailing your CV to [emailprotected]

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