Professional Support Lawyer - Banking / Leveraged Finance

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in London is seeking a Professional Support Lawyer to join its Banking & Leveraged Finance team. The role involves monitoring legal developments, designing training, and contributing to business development efforts. The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor with over 2 years of PQE in banking or leveraged finance and possesses strong drafting and communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Permanent position

Regular seminars

PSL development initiatives

Support for technical excellence

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in banking or leveraged finance.
• Experience with market-standard documentation in European loan finance.
• Ability to engage in training and development.

Responsibilities

• Monitor legal and market developments relevant to banking and finance.
• Design and deliver engaging legal training for lawyers.
• Contribute technical content to pitches and legal directories.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independence in work

Collaborative mindset

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

2+ years' PQE in banking or leveraged finance

Job description

About Our Client

A prestigious international law firm is seeking a Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) to join its Banking & Leveraged Finance team. This is a strategic and collaborative role within a market-leading financing group that advises on high-profile, complex transactions across a broad spectrum of financial products. The firm is known for its multi-specialist approach, exceptional legal service, and inclusive culture. With a hybrid working model and a commitment to professional development, it offers a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment for lawyers at all levels.

The Team

The Banking & Leveraged Finance team is part of a wider financing group comprising partners, senior counsel, associates, and a dedicated PSL team. The group advises on:

• Corporate lending
• Leveraged and acquisition finance
• Debt capital markets
• Project finance
• Securitisation and derivatives
• Restructuring and insolvency

PSLs are integral to the group's success, each focusing on specific areas of finance. This role will have a particular emphasis on sub-investment grade, leveraged, and high-yield debt documentation and structures.

Job Description

Internal Knowledge & Know-How

• Monitor legal and market developments relevant to banking and finance.
• Create, maintain, and automate standard documents and precedents.
• Curate and manage knowledge repositories and intranet content.
• Respond to technical queries from fee-earners.
• Lead or contribute to knowledge projects across the firm.

Training & Development

• Design and deliver engaging legal training for lawyers at all levels.
• Collaborate with the Learning & Development team to maximise training formats.
• Support fee-earners in preparing and delivering internal training sessions.

Business Development & Client Engagement

• Contribute technical content to pitches, legal directories, and the firm's website.
• Draft client briefings, blogs, and training materials on topical issues.
• Participate in industry working groups and respond to legal consultations.
• Support client relationships through content creation and direct engagement.

Strategic Practice Development

• Inform strategic decisions about knowledge priorities within the practice.
• Participate in firmwide initiatives related to legal tech, innovation, and compliance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and risk mitigation.

The Successful Applicant

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with 2+ years' PQE in banking or leveraged finance.
• Experience with market-standard documentation and current trends in European loan finance.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative mindset with a proactive and curious approach.
• Interest in developing subject matter expertise and building internal/external networks.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £100,000 to £140,000 per annum.
• Permanent position with opportunities for professional growth.
• Regular seminars with leading experts and academics.
• Dedicated PSL development initiatives.
• Support for building technical excellence and broader business skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Legal Business & Finance professional to advance their career in Professional Support / Knowledge