Senior Lawyer (4-8 PQE) - Banking & Finance

Eversheds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Leeds is seeking a Senior Associate (4+ PQE) to join their Banking Practice Group. In this role, you will support various banking transactions, including Corporate and Leverage Finance as well as Real Estate Finance. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively, engage in business development initiatives, and gain diverse experience in a supportive work environment. If you are motivated to deliver exceptional client service within a dynamic setting, this position offers a great opportunity.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Healthcare and wellness support

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Structured training and mentoring programs

Community engagement and pro bono opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience across a range of banking transactions.
• Ability to work with private equity sponsors, corporates, banks and funds.
• Motivation to engage in business development activities.

Responsibilities

• Support a wide range of banking transactions in Corporate/Leverage and Real Estate Finance.
• Engage in marketing activities and client service.
• Work collaboratively in a non-hierarchical environment.

Skills

Team collaboration

Business development

Strong communication skills

Education

Qualified Lawyer (4+ PQE)

Job description

Overview

Our national Banking Practice Group covers corporate / leverage finance, real estate finance, and debt capital markets. We are looking to build out our practice across both Leeds and Manchester at various levels. Key Areas Of Focus For The Team Include Corporate and Leverage Finance - we have a wide-ranging practice and represent private equity sponsors, corporate borrowers and lenders (both banks and private capital providers). We advise on a full range of leveraged situations, M&A, corporate finance and refinancing, asset based lending, group re-organisations and debt capital markets work. We work closely with our highly regarded Corporate, Tax, Restructuring and Private Equity teams, and have developed very strong working relationships with a number of well-known and active debt and corporate finance advisers and other law firms active in these markets. Real Estate Finance - we have one of the leading REF practices in the market, acting for many of the major domestic and international banks as well as alternative lenders and corporate borrowers, on major bilateral, syndicated and structured transactions, and in developing their products. We work closely with our Real Estate, Construction, Corporate, Tax and international teams. This comprehensive network combined with our international finance capability means we are able to advise clients on some of the most significant Real Estate Finance deals in the market Project and Infrastructure Finance - we advise international sponsors, developers and banks in UK finance transactions across transport and social infrastructure, renewables and emerging/convergence assets such as battery storage and electric vehicles. We typically work alongside our Corporate, Construction, Disputes, Regulatory, Planning and Real Estate teams in the relevant jurisdiction or region. Our work spans all stages of the project lifecycle including bid submission, construction, operation, hand-back and repowering.

Role and Key Responsibilities

We have an opportunity for a Senior Associate (4+ PQE) to join the national Banking Practice Group in Leeds to support a broad range of banking transactions across Corporate/Leverage, Real Estate Finance. The candidate will therefore gain experience of working with private equity sponsors, corporates, banks and funds. The role will involve working on a wide range of finance matters and given the breadth of our practice, the candidate will need to have the ability and desire to turn their hand to a range of work. We believe that the variety and experience on offer across a number of specialisms is a positive differentiator. Team members of all levels are expected to be engaged in business development activities, including organising and attending larger set-piece marketing events as well as more ad hoc / opportunistic meetings. We are looking for candidates who want to work in a highly collaborative and non-hierarchical environment, and who are motivated by delivering a great service for our clients whilst helping to develop business and provide input on training, marketing, knowledge management and other non-transactional activities.

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What’s in it for you?

At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.

• We\'re fair, transparent and equitable
• We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance
• We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working
• We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support
• We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion
• We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs
• We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross-function exposure
• We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement
• We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assurance

Diversity & Inclusion

At Eversheds Sutherland, "Inclusive" is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients\' goals: together. We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations. Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process. We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.