Banking Solicitor

VNI Legal; Dunfermline; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

VNI Legal in Scotland is seeking an experienced Banking Associate (2+ PQE) to join their team in Scotland, with hybrid working and base in Glasgow or Edinburgh. You will handle broad finance work including corporate lending and real estate finance.

The role offers collaboration with lenders and borrowers, cross-border transactions, and development through learning and business development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Two years' PQE in general banking across a wide range of transactions.
• Broad knowledge of corporate banking law from private practice.
• Interest in staying up-to-date with finance law trends and decisions.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Team player who can work independently and take initiative.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and problem-solve.
• Interest in business development with relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a broad range of finance work including corporate lending and real estate finance.
• Support lenders (banks, insurers, debt funds) and borrowers across Scotland and beyond.
• Collaborate with teams in Edinburgh, Glasgow and London on cross-border transactions.
• Utilise precedents and participate in marketing and business development.
• Benefit from the firm's learning and development programmes.

Job description

Banking Associate

Glasgow / Edinburgh

2+ PQE

VNI Legal are once again delighted to be working with a leading international law firm who are looking to bring in an experienced banking and finance solicitor to join their team in Scotland. You have the option of hybrid working and can be based in either the Glasgow or Edinburgh office. This is a really interesting opportunity where you will have the experience to be involved in a broad range of finance transactions, particularly corporate lending, and real estate finance

The Role

To carry out a broad range of finance work, including corporate lending and real estate finance, as part of an ambitious, motivated team. They act for a wide range of lenders - including banks, insurers and debt funds and borrowers - including some of the largest and most successful corporates in Scotland and beyond.

The team members are based Edinburgh and Glasgow, as well as London, and you will be working with team members across those three offices. Many of the transactions we work on are cross border in nature and so you will also have the opportunity to work with our extensive global network of offices.

They are focused on supporting and developing members of the team, providing you with the opportunity to stretch yourself whilst ensuring you have readily accessible tools in the form of precedents and know-how resources. In addition, you will be encouraged and empowered to get involved in marketing and business development initiatives. To support you in this role, you will have the benefit of our award-winning learning and development programmes.

Role Requirements

• At least two years' post qualifying experience in general banking work on a wide variety of transactions (we are happy to consider Scots law and/or English law candidates).
• Broad knowledge of corporate banking law gained within private practice.
• Enthusiastic about keeping up with the latest trends and decisions in finance law.
• Strong communication skills at all levels.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands.
• A collaborative team player who can also work independently and use initiative where appropriate.
• Able to demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to change.
• Skilled at building and Maintaining strong client relationships.
• Proven ability to solve problems and deal with client matters.
• Ambitious, with a genuine drive to succeed.
• Able to demonstrate a keen interest in business development, supported by relevant experience or evidence.

Personal Qualities

• Teamwork - Maintains productive and harmonious relationships within own team and across the firm to achieve objectives. Promotes team-based working and shares knowledge.
• Communication - Communicates clearly, concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Adaptability to change - Is receptive to changing requirements in the job and the firm. Adapts approach to meet new priorities and able to promote new ideas and improvements, including the evolving role of AI and legal technology in delivering client value.
• Customer focus - Proactive in identifying and addressing the needs of clients and internal customers to ensure the delivery of valuable and efficient services.
• Problem Solving - Analyses problems and information, evaluates options and risks in order to identify the most appropriate solutions. Bases decisions on sound judgement and initiative.
• Achievement - Displays a high degree of commitment and purpose in pursuing objectives. Prioritises plans and organises workload. Focused and energetic in ensuring tasks are carried through to successful completion.
• Personal Effectiveness - Projects confidence, self-motivation and enthusiasm. Displays a positive attitude and demonstrates self-control when under pressure.

You will be rewarded with the opportunity to work for one of the highest paying law firms in Scotland, to have hybrid and flexible working and the chance to work with some of the strongest solicitors in the country.