Legal Trainee in Banking & Finance

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (Non-partners); Lombardia; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP in Milan seeks a junior to mid-level lawyer with a focus on banking and financing. The role involves supporting a broad range of matters including banking transactions, export credit finance, and infrastructure financing within a global team.

The ideal candidate is a law graduate with strong English skills, keen on client service, and capable of rigorous analysis and drafting to deliver high-quality advice.

Qualifications

• Graduated in Law
• Fluent in English is required; knowledge of a second language is a plus
• Strong analytical, drafting and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering legal advice on banking transactions, structured finance, and corporate loans
• Work within local and international teams of lawyers
• Conduct legal research and case law studies
• Advise on shipping, maritime, renewable energy and infrastructure financing matters

Skills

Fluent English

Strong drafting skills

Analytical thinking

Client service orientation

Education

Law degree

Job description

Practice Group / Department:

Banking Leadership - Milan

Job Description

We’re Norton Rose Fulbright - a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide. We provide the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. At Norton Rose Fulbright, our strategy and our culture are closely entwined. We know that our expansion will mean little unless it is underpinned by truly global collaboration and we understand that pioneering work only takes place when our people have room to move and think beyond boundaries. As well as the relevant skills and experience, we’re looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work that they do.

The ideal candidate, graduated in law, is interested in or has already some very first experience of banking transactions but also structured finance, general corporate loans and trade finance will be taken into consideration. Interest in the area of real estate and M&A transactions (in particular in the energy and infrastructure sectors) will be supportive as well.

Main tasks in which the candidate may be involved:

• Assisting in delivering advice
• Working in (local and international) teams of lawyers
• Making law researches and case law studies
• Working on a range of specialist financing matters including export credit finance, international trade finance and general corporate loans
• Advising on shipping and maritime issues and law
• Advising on the development and financing of renewable energy and infrastructure projects both in Italy and abroad

Skills and Experience Required

• Graduated in Law
• Fluent in English is a must; good knowledge of a third language is a plus
• Passion for client service
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, technical and drafting skills

He/she would be energetic, driven and focused individual withexceptionalacademic achievements and a capacity to deliver quality advice accurately and efficiently. At Norton Rose Fulbright, you will be rewarded with genuine career prospects and an excellent team environment renowned for its collaborative culture, passion for client service and professional development opportunities

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential.
Our new enabled work model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people’s health and overall wellbeing. Find more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any tailored adjustments or accommodations, please let us know here.