Banking Solicitor

Michael Page Legal; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global legal firm specializing in banking transactions seeks a Banking Solicitor in Leeds. The successful candidate will work on a range of transactions, including real estate and project finance, for clients like global banks and private equity firms. A salary between £70,000 and £80,000 per annum is offered, along with a performance-based bonus, pension contributions, and hybrid working options. Ties to Leeds and strong communication skills are essential for this role.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

5% pension contribution

Comprehensive health care benefits

25 days of holiday leave

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in banking/finance law with 1-5 years PQE.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• Comfortable with domestic and cross-border deals.

Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of banking transactions.
• Draft and negotiate finance documentation.
• Conduct due diligence and risk assessments.
• Manage relationships with clients and external advisors.
• Work with senior lawyers on high-value deals.

Skills

Acquisition finance

Real estate finance

Project/infrastructure finance

Client relationship management

Negotiation

Education

Solicitor with 1-5 years PQE in banking/finance law

Job description

Our client is looking to recruit a Banking Solicitor in Leeds to work on a wide range of banking transactions including acquisition and real estate finance, project and infrastructure deals acting for global banks, funds, private equity houses and corporates across the UK.

Client Details

The client is a global legal firm with a large office in central Leeds. They have a large Banking practice across the UK and a growing team in Yorkshire. The firm offer a highly competitive salary alongside great prospects.

Description

The Banking Solicitor will be:

• Working on a broad range of banking transactions: acquisition finance, real estate finance, project & infrastructure finance.
• Advising a mix of clients including global financial institutions, private equity houses, funds and corporates.
• Handling complex domestic and cross-border financing deals.
• Drafting, negotiating and reviewing finance documentation (loan agreements, security docs, facility agreements, security packages, project documentation, etc.).
• Conducting due diligence and risk assessments on financing and security structures.
• Managing relationships with clients and external advisors.
• Working with senior lawyers and partners on high-value deals.
• Contributing to business development and pitch work where appropriate.

Profile

The Banking Solicitor should be:

• A solicitor with 1-5 years PQE in banking/finance law.
• Experienced in acquisition finance, real estate finance or project/infrastructure finance.
• Comfortable working on both domestic and cross-border deals.
• Strong communicator with good client relationship skills.
• Ties to Leeds

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £70,000 to £80,000 per annum.
• Performance-based bonus structure.
• 5% pension contribution.
• Comprehensive health care benefits.
• 25 days of holiday leave.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.