Senior Associate - Banking & Finance
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Join a Leading Top 40 International Firm as a Senior Associate (3+PQE) and Contribute to the Growth of Their thriving Banking & Finance Team.
The Firm
This distinguished firm boasts an exceptional reputation, earning accolades from both clients and employees. Known for its collaborative and inclusive culture, flat hierarchical structure and premier client base, it has attracted some of the finest legal professionals in the UK. These experts have built deep knowledge across various practice areas, garnering numerous recognitions from The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners as both a firm and as individuals.
The firm's supportive, people-first ethos is reflected in glowing employee feedback and impressive revenue growth, which has fueled its nationwide expansion. By prioritizing the well-being and development of its staff, the firm has cultivated a flexible, innovative, and progressive working environment that values creativity, ambition, and work-life balance.
Representing prestigious corporations and high-net-worth individuals, the firm offers its lawyers exposure to high-value, complex cases. Team members thrive in an environment designed to enhance their skills, offering an outstanding platform for career progression while working on cutting-edge legal matters.
The Role
Ranked by the prestigious Legal 500 Tier system, you will work as part of this renowned and quickly growing Edinburgh Banking and Finance team with colleagues from across the UK.
The successful candidate will gain exposure to the full gamut of financial work, including drafting and negotiating facility agreements, security documentation, managing conditions precedent processes, inter-creditor arrangements, and any issues which arise relating to living lending transactions.
Clients include some of the most highly regarded investors and financial institutions in the country. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of these clients and build a strong reputation as an expert in banking and finance law.
The Ideal Candidate
1. Has 3+ years PQE with a strong general background of banking expertise. Experience liaising with stakeholders including borrowers, lenders and investors throughout the full transaction lifecycle.
2. Can manage a varied caseload with a range of clients, and has the ambition and communication skills to further develop client relations
3. Is commercially aware and knowledgeable about the current banking law landscape
What's on offer
4. An opportunity to work for one of the fastest-growing, Top50 firms in the UK
5. Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality/high-value work
6. First-rate career development opportunities
7. Highly attractive salary
8. Excellent benefits package