Senior Banking and Finance Associate

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

CPD opportunities

Hybrid working

Job summary

Client, a leading law firm in East London, Eastern Cape, seeks a Senior Banking and Finance Associate to advise on complex lending transactions and regulatory matters. The role involves drafting, due diligence, and coordinating deal execution with clients and internal teams.

The ideal candidate is an admitted SA attorney with 6+ years in banking and finance, capable of mentoring juniors and contributing to business development within a flexible hybrid setup.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with at least 6 years in banking and finance.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and analytical abilities.
• Knowledge of SA financial services regulation and corporate law.

Responsibilities

• Advise on lending transactions including syndicated loans and bilateral facilities.
• Draft and review loan agreements, security documents and guarantees.
• Conduct due diligence for financing transactions.
• Coordinate deal execution with clients and internal teams.
• Ensure compliance with SA banking and financial services regulation.
• Mentor junior associates and candidate attorneys.
• Support business development for the Banking and Finance practice.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical

Client relations

Commercial awareness

Time management

Education

Admitted SA Attorney

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a highly reputable and progressive law firm, is seeking a talented Senior Banking and Finance Associate to join their thriving practice in East London, Eastern Cape. This role is ideal for an ambitious lawyer with a solid background in advising financial institutions and corporate borrowers on a broad spectrum of banking and finance transactions. You will be involved in complex syndicated lending, acquisition finance, property finance, and general corporate lending. The position offers significant client interaction and the opportunity to work on high-value deals, contributing to the firm's strong reputation in the financial services sector. We are looking for a dedicated legal professional who can contribute to the growth of our practice in East London and leverage our hybrid work model effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise financial institutions and corporate clients on various lending transactions, including syndicated loans, bilateral facilities, and structured finance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate loan agreements, security documents, guarantees, and related finance documentation.
• Conduct legal due diligence for financing transactions.
• Manage deal execution, coordinating with clients, other advisors, and internal teams.
• Ensure compliance with relevant South African banking and financial services legislation.
• Assist with the structuring and negotiation of complex financing arrangements.
• Provide legal advice on regulatory matters affecting banking and finance.
• Liaise with clients, providing clear and concise legal advice on complex financial matters.
• Support business development initiatives and contribute to the growth of the Banking and Finance practice.
• Mentor and supervise junior associates and candidate attorneys.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with a minimum of 6 years of post-qualification experience in banking and finance law.
• Proven experience advising on complex lending transactions is essential.
• Strong understanding of South African financial services regulation and corporate law.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines effectively.
• Strong client relationship management skills.
• Proactive and commercially aware approach to legal practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to East London, Eastern Cape.
• Experience in property finance or project finance is a plus.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary and bonus structure, commensurate with experience and performance.
• The firm provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical aid, a provident fund, and generous opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD).
• This role offers excellent career progression prospects within a supportive and dynamic legal environment in East London.
• We value collegiality and offer a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.