Interim Banking & Finance Solicitor

Venn Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 129,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Interim Banking & Finance Solicitor (Corporate Lending) in London on a six-month interim assignment. The role involves working on high-value lending transactions, drafting and negotiating facility and intercreditor agreements, and supervising junior lawyers.

Applicants will have strong PQE in Banking & Finance, exceptional drafting/negotiation skills, and experience managing cross-border matters within a fast-paced, international practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with Banking & Finance experience in private practice.
• Strong post-qualification experience in corporate lending work.
• Excellent drafting, reviewing and negotiation skills.
• Experience handling multi-jurisdictional matters and complex transactions.
• Top-tier client facing and stakeholder management abilities.
• Commercial, pragmatic approach to legal advice and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate facility agreements and intercreditor agreements.
• Advise clients on corporate lending matters across transactions.
• Negotiate security documents and coordinate transaction execution.
• Manage multi-jurisdictional deals and liaise with local counsel.
• Lead negotiations and client calls with counterparties.
• Supervise junior lawyers and trainees.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Support business development initiatives across the practice.
• Collaborate with a globally integrated Banking & Finance team.
• Utilise AI tools and technology to enhance delivery.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Client relationships

Stakeholder mgmt

Mentoring juniors

Commercial acumen

Education

Qualified Solicitor

PQE 5+ years

Job description

Interim Banking & Finance Solicitor (Corporate Lending) | 6 Months | London

We are currently working with a leading international law firm seeking an experienced Banking & Finance Associate or Senior Associate to join its highly regarded London team on an initial six-month interim assignment, starting ASAP.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a broad range of high-value, complex corporate lending transactions within a collaborative and market-leading practice.

The Role

Working closely with partners and senior stakeholders, you will be involved in the full lifecycle of financing transactions, from term sheet stage through to completion and post-closing matters.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Drafting and negotiating facility agreements and intercreditor agreements
• Advising clients on a range of corporate lending matters
• Negotiating security documentation and coordinating transaction execution
• Managing multi-jurisdictional transactions and liaising with local counsel
• Leading negotiations and client calls with counterparties
• Supervising junior lawyers and trainees
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Supporting business development initiatives across the practice
• Working alongside a globally integrated Banking & Finance team
• Utilising AI tools and technology solutions to enhance transaction delivery

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Qualified Solicitor with strong post-qualification experience in Banking & Finance
• Significant experience advising on corporate lending transactions in private practice
• Strong drafting, reviewing and negotiation skills
• Experience managing complex and multi-jurisdictional matters
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management abilities
• A commercial and pragmatic approach to legal advice
• Experience mentoring junior lawyers and supervising trainees
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

What's on Offer?

• Immediate start
• Initial six-month contract
• London-based assignment
• Exposure to high-profile domestic and cross-border transactions
• Opportunity to join a market-leading Banking & Finance practice

This opportunity is offering a competitive daily rate and whilst the client is looking for someone to start as soon as possible, there is flexibility around start date as they are keen to ensure they secure the right person.