Banking Solicitor

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

Job summary

VNI Legal in Scotland is seeking a Banking Associate to join a leading international firm. You will handle a broad range of finance work, including corporate lending and real estate finance, within a supportive, high-calibre team.

You can base yourself in Glasgow or Edinburgh with hybrid working and cross-border exposure across our London office. PQE 2+ with strong client relationships is preferred.

Qualifications

• At least two years' post qualifying experience in general banking work.
• Broad knowledge of corporate banking law.
• Interest in latest trends and decisions in finance law.
• Strong communication skills at all levels.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Collaborative team player who can also work independently.
• Able to adapt to change and manage multiple demands.
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Ambitious with a genuine drive to succeed.
• Interest in business development with relevant evidence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a broad range of finance work, including corporate lending and real estate finance.
• Act for lenders and borrowers, including banks, insurers and debt funds.
• Work with team members across Edinburgh, Glasgow and London.
• Engage in marketing and business development initiatives.
• Utilise learning and development resources provided by the firm.

Skills

Banking & Finance

Cross-border

Client relationships

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Business development

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.