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

Addleshaw Goddard; The Holme; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK seeks a Managing Associate for their Social, Sustainable, and Green Finance practice. The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor with at least 5 years' PQE and a strong track record in finance law. Responsibilities include leading complex transactions, working collaboratively across disciplines, and contributing to business development. The firm values continuous development and offers a supportive environment for growth and career advancement.

Benefits

Continuous development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Supportive culture for growth

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with a strong track record in finance law.
• Experience in managing complex transactions across disciplines.
• Genuine interest in social, sustainable, and green finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead on high-value transactions like bond issues and private placements.
• Work collaboratively with fee earners to provide high-quality advice.
• Engage in business development and strengthen client relationships.

Skills

Impact finance transactions

Complex transaction management

Client relationship building

Business development enthusiasm

Education

Qualified solicitor with at least 5 years' PQE

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.

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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 at least 5 years' PQE, gained at a comparable law firm, showcasing a proven track record of expertise and experience within this sector.

Technical abilities as a finance lawyer are more important than previous sector knowledge.

• but a clear desire to work on impact finance transactions is key.

Have the ability to manage and lead complex transactions, working collaboratively with fee earners across multiple disciplines to deliver seamless, high-quality advice to clients.

Show a genuine enthusiasm for business development, with the drive to build and strengthen client relationships and contribute to the growth of the practice.

What we offer :

Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are not just valued but encouraged to reach your full potential.

Our culture promotes improvement, growth, and collaboration, making us the natural choice for top-tier clients.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.

Interested? If this role sounds like your next career step, we’d love to hear from you.

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