Lawyer - Banking

WILLIAM FRY LLP; Dublin; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

William Fry LLP in Dublin seeks a senior associate to join our Banking department. You will advise lenders and borrowers, draft and negotiate finance documentation, and support transactions from initial instruction through to closing, coordinating with clients, colleagues and other advisers to deliver practical, commercially focused solutions.

The role requires at least 4 years PQE, an excellent academic background, and a track record of delivering high-quality client service in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in Ireland.
• 4+ years PQE in banking/finance.
• Strong drafting and client-focused skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise lenders, borrowers and other stakeholders on banking and finance matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate finance and security documentation.
• Support transactions from initial instruction through to closing, coordinating with clients, colleagues and advisers.
• Provide clear, practical and commercially focused advice on banking and finance matters.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to the continued development of the Banking & Finance practice.

Skills

Banking law

Transactional experience

Drafting

Client relations

Attention to detail

Education

Law degree (LL.B. or equivalent)

Job description

We are currently seeking to recruit a senior associate for our Banking department. Our Banking department is acknowledged as a leader in the Irish market. We advise on a broad range of transactional finance and leasing work across a variety of industry sectors, including real estate and leisure, aviation and asset finance and general secured lending. This role will suit someone with transactional experience in one or more of real estate finance; aviation and asset finance and leasing; and general secured lending work, and who is comfortable running transactions independently, with input and support from other team members as required.

The Role

• Advise lenders, borrowers and other stakeholders on a broad range of banking and finance matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate finance and security documentation.
• Support transactions from initial instruction through to closing, coordinating with clients, colleagues and other advisers.
• Provide clear, practical and commercially focused advice on banking and finance matters.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to the continued development of the Banking & Finance practice.

The Person

• You are an experienced solicitor with at lest 4 years of PQE.
• You have relevant post-qualification experience with a medium or large firm.
• You have an excellent academic background.
• You possess excellent technical and drafting skills coupled with a good eye for detail.
• You have a track record of excellence in client service.
• You have a high level of commercial awareness.
• You are a strong communicator.
• You are deadline driven and can manage competing tasks.
• You have a strong work ethic, a flexible approach to work and the willingness and resilience to work in a fast-paced environment.

About us

William Fry is a leading Irish corporate law firm with offices in Dublin, Cork, London, New York and San Francisco. We have over 350 legal and tax professionals and over 500 staff. Our experts are consistently ranked as top tier by all international legal directories.

At William Fry we bring our clients a quality of thinking that goes beyond technical excellence – an instinct for seeing what others do not. We examine every angle to uncover opportunity hiding within complexity – with a depth of leading specialists who understand business as well as law. We are relentless in finding a way for our clients to succeed, helping them to see around corners, navigate challenges and seize opportunities. Our will to win is matched only by that of our clients.

Our purpose

Our people are driven by finding a way for our clients to succeed. This is the defining principle by which we work. Our clients are, and always will be, at the centre of everything we do. The relationships we build, the challenges we help solve, and the value we create for our clients is what drives us.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

William Fry is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and value the different perspectives, experiences and skills our people bring to our firm and our clients.

Please let us know if you require specific arrangements during the recruitment process. We'll do everything we can to support you. All information disclosed will be kept confidential.

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