AJ Chambers are pleased to be working with a top law firm who are currently recruiting for a Associate- Banking to Join their growing legal team.
Main Duties:
* Drafting, reviewing and negotiating all manner of banking and capital markets documentation
* Interact directly with clients; understand and meet their deadlines
* To be fully involved in marketing and business development in a client focussed manner
* Organise and maintain tidy and accurate files
* To provide support to the other fee earners within the department and to share knowledge as and when required
* To follow departmental procedures, the Solicitor’s Accounts rules and the Firm’s policies and procedures as detailed in the Office Manual
* Assisting with enquiries made by both clients and other fee earners and chasing paperwork where necessary
* To provide clients with monthly invoices and progress reports as and when required
* Organise and maintain tidy and accurate files both in hard copy and electronically and to ensure compliance
* Meet/exceed monthly billing targets
Key requirements:
* You will be a Solicitor with 5 years+ PQE experience of general banking law and/or capital markets transactions.
* Experience of charity law, housing association law and regulatory experience would also be an advantage but is not essential
* You will have a strong academic background, ideally gaining a 2:1 or First at degree level (or equivalent)
* Much of the work is non-repetitive, thus requiring clear thinking and excellent drafting skills
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Self-motivated with an ability to prioritise a demanding workload
Benefits:
* Hybrid module once successful after probation.
* Training and development opportunities
* Bonus Scheme
* Private Healthcare
Please contact Laura Turner @ AJ Chambers to find out more.