Social, Sustainable and Green Finance Managing Associate, 5PQE+, Leeds or London

Addleshaw Goddard; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking a Managing Associate to enhance their Social, Sustainable and Green Finance practice. In this role, you will lead complex financial transactions addressing urgent environmental and social issues while engaging in continuous professional development. The firm values a cohesive team environment, offering significant responsibilities and support for growth. Ideal candidates are qualified solicitors with a passion for sustainable finance and proven experience in high-value transactions.

Qualifications

• A qualified solicitor with a strong background in finance law.
• Experience in managing high-value and complex transactions.
• Understanding of sustainability-focused financing.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-value and complex financial transactions.
• Address urgent environmental, social, and green issues.
• Engage in continuous development through training and mentoring.

Job description

Company description

As part of our strategy for continued growth, we are looking for Managing Associates to join our dynamic Social, Sustainable and Green Finance practice, a team with a fantastic reputation in the market and who focus on finance that addresses sustainability changes.

Job description

• Due to the impact of the constantly evolving Government policies, Social, Sustainable and Green Finance continues to be high on the political agenda, resulting in a consistent and fast-paced work stream for the team.
• You’ll be part of a team addressing the most urgent environmental, social and green issues, from decarbonisation efforts to revolutionising social housing.
• Leading on high-value and complex transactions, such as bond issues, private placements, syndicated and bilateral loans, and sustainability-linked financing.
• This is a high performing, cohesive and busy team with a strong reputation for providing Managing Associates with high levels of responsibility within a supportive and stretching environment and therefore you can expect to take a leading role on most matters.
• Continuous development is valued, and you will be encouraged to engage with formal training programmes (whether technical or skills based) and to draw on mentoring, coaching and leadership development programmes available to you.

Required profile

A qualified solicitor with...