Financial Services Lawyer

Achuman Capital; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm based in Belfast is seeking a Lawyer to join their Financial Services team. The successful candidate will draft and negotiate lending documentation, offer insights into financial regulations, and help clients leverage technology. Essential qualifications include a background in financial services law and at least 2 years of PQE. Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible working options, and excellent development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible working

First-class development

Qualifications

• 2+ years of post-qualification experience in a relevant area.
• Experience with LMA documentation and loan agreements.
• Ability to mentor junior members.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate various lending documentation.
• Support clients with insights on financial services regulations.
• Engage in business development initiatives.

Skills

Financial services law background

Strong communication skills

Drafting abilities

Ability to handle tight deadlines

Education

2+ years PQE

Job description

Job Description

We are working with a leading consultancy firm based in Belfast for a Lawyer to join their Financial Services team.

The Role :

The successful candidate will join a growing Financial Services team, responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating a broad range of lending documentation, including bilateral and syndicated loan agreements, security packages, and related documents.

The Lawyer will support clients and offer insights into financial services regulations, while also helping clients by harnessing the latest technology. The candidate will be willing to engage with stakeholders for business development initiatives, help build client relationships, while also supporting junior members of the firm.

Essential Criteria :

• 2+ years’ PQE;
• Financial services law background;
• LMA documentation, loan agreements, and lending experience;
• Technically excellent;
• Ability to handle tight deadlines;
• Drafting abilities;
• Willingness to mentor junior members of the firm;
• Ability to work independently and as a team;
• Strong communication skills.

Benefits :

• Competitive salary and benefits package (commensurate with experience);
• Flexible working;
• First-class development;