We are searching for a Banking and Finance Lawyer for a World Leading Law Firm with an office in Belfast. The banking and finance team is collaborative and high performing and this is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in helping lead and shape an outstanding team. You will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the world's finest lawyers. Your New Role As the Banking and Finance Associate, you will be the first line of support for more junior lawyers in the team. You will have a role in driving quality, innovation and efficiency in the delivery of legal services. You will work closely with partners and senior stakeholders around the world. (You will have a high level of interaction with your counterparts in other offices to enable you and your colleagues to operate as fully integrated members of matter teams. In the early stages of engagement this will include scoping and planning work and monitoring capacity.) You will be joining a high performing, excellent team of lawyers who are leading in their field. The key responsibilities in this role are: Provide legal expertise, including: drafting, reviewing, and negotiating finance documents; transaction management; legal research; and maintaining and improving templates and precedents. Work closely with partners, clients and instructing teams to scope instructions and deliver high-quality legal services. Establish and maintain the highest standards for quality, efficiency, and service. Identify and develop innovative service lines supporting practice groups and clients of strategic importance. Supervision and training of junior team members. Participate in business development; to include client pitches and delivery of team business plan. What You Need To Succeed As the Banking and Finance Lawyer in this exceptional team, you will have experience in banking and/or other commercial transactions and be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience: Qualified solicitor, barrister or Fellow of CILEX; 2 years post-qualification experience upward (or equivalent). Strong technical knowledge of banking and/or other commercial transactions. Intellectual curiosity and versatility. Self-starter with the desire and ability to continuously acquire, build upon and share knowledge. Strong commercial/business acumen with the ability to deliver creative and pragmatic solutions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills a team player with the ability build strong relationships with. colleagues and stakeholders, both internal and external. Consistently demonstrate a professional manner with evidence of exceptional levels of judgement, commercial awareness, and critical thinking. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Detail-focused and self-motivated approach. Must show evidence of a high level of personal resilience coupled with an ambition to continuously challenge oneself. Demonstrate affinity with legal technology. What You'll Receive In Return As a Banking and Finance Associate in one of the world's top law firms, you will receive a highly attractive market salary along with a market leading package of benefits. Some of these benefits include: occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, online discounts and lifestyle management services. There is also hybrid working available (40% at home). Applying For Your New Role Does this position sound of interest? Please submit your CV confidentially and we will be in touch shortly to discuss the opportunity in further detail. Or, if you prefer to chat about the role confidentially before submitting a CV, please get in touch via the contact details provided. Skills: Commercial Transactions Experience 2 years PQE banking experience Banking and Finance Solicitor Benefits: Market Leading Package