Banking and Finance Lawyer
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Job Description
Banking and Finance Lawyer
Salary:
Work Location: Leeds (Hybrid Working Supported)
Join one of the strongest and fastest growing Banking and Finance teams in the UK facilitating over 1 billion in loans annually and working on complex transactions up to 100 million.
Are you a Banking and Finance lawyer with at least 3 years PQE ready to accelerate your career with sophisticated high-value transactions This exceptional opportunity offers the chance to work on multi-jurisdictional financing arrangements whilst being part of an award-winning team thats recognised as a leader in the market.
The Opportunity
Our clients Banking and Finance team has experienced sustained growth and success in both local and national markets. Led by three talented and experienced partners this award-winning team handles some of the most sophisticated financing transactions in the UK with facilities ranging up to 100 million and complex multi-jurisdictional structures.
Key highlights:
- High-value transactions with facilities up to 100 million
- Impressive deal flow - over 1 billion in loans facilitated annually
- Diverse client base including banks lenders debt funds and borrowers
- Complex work across multiple jurisdictions and financing structures
Your Responsibilities
- Complex Transactions: Work on sophisticated banking and finance transactions with facilities ranging up to
- Multi-Jurisdictional Work: Handle complex multi-jurisdictional structures and cross-border financing arrangements
- Dual-Side Representation: Act for both lenders and borrowers across a diverse range of financing transactions
- Corporate Banking: Manage corporate banking matters including acquisition finance and leveraged buyouts
- Real Estate Finance: Advise on real estate and development finance transactions for major property developments
- Alternative Lending: Handle asset-based lending and alternative lending platform arrangements
- Dispute Support: Support on banking disputes and security enforcement matters when required
- Restructuring Solutions: Work with distressed businesses providing restructuring and refinancing solutions
- Team Collaboration: Collaborate with the team on transactions facilitating loans in excess of 1 billion annually
- Client Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with banks lenders debt funds and borrower clients
Essential Requirements
Experience & Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years PQE as a Banking and Finance lawyer (UK qualified solicitor)
- Technical expertise across banking and finance law with proven transaction experience
- High-value transaction experience working on complex sophisticated financing deals
- Dual-side experience working on both lender and borrower side transactions
Key Skills:
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to provide pragmatic solution-focused advice
- Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
- Team collaboration with strong team player mentality
- Resilience under pressure with ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
- Commercial mindset with practical approach to legal problem-solving
- Motivated individual with drive for professional excellence
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Financial Rewards:
- Competitive salary: 55000 - 75000 per annum (market rate)
- Performance-related bonuses and annual salary reviews
- Comprehensive pension scheme with employer contributions
Work-Life Balance:
- Flexible hybrid working: 2-3 days per week from home
- Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle
- Generous annual leave entitlement with additional days for long service
Career Development:
- Structured career progression with clear advancement pathways
- Comprehensive training programmes and professional development budget
- Mentorship opportunities within an experienced partner-led team
- Exposure to cutting-edge transactions and market-leading work
Additional Benefits:
- Private healthcare and dental coverage
- Life assurance and income protection
- Employee assistance programme for wellbeing support
- Social clubs and committees reflecting personal interests and passions
- Networking opportunities with prestigious client base
- Professional memberships and industry event attendance
About Our Client
Our client is a prestigious full-service law firm with over 300 employees recognised for their award-winning Banking and Finance team. The team facilitates loans in excess of 1 billion annually and handles sophisticated transactions with complex multi-jurisdictional structures. They act for a wide range of stakeholders including banks lenders debt funds private equity investors and borrowers providing them with unique market insight and commercial approach to transactions.
Why they stand out:
- Award-winning employer: Great reputation as employer of choice with outstanding culture
- Market leaders: One of the strongest and fastest growing banking teams in the UK
- Impressive deal flow: Over 1 billion in loans facilitated annually
- Sophisticated work: Complex multi-jurisdictional structures up to 100 million
- Diverse client base: Banks lenders debt funds private equity and borrowers
- Partner-led team: Three talented and experienced partners providing leadership
Location & Working Arrangements
Primary Location: Leeds city centre (modern well-equipped offices)
Working Pattern: Hybrid model with 2-3 days per week working from home
Travel: Occasional client visits and deal completion meetings
Ready to Join a Market-Leading Banking Team
This is your opportunity to join one of the fastest growing Banking and Finance teams in the UK working on billion-pound deal flows and complex transactions that shape the financial landscape.
Dont miss this exceptional opportunity to advance your banking and finance career. Apply today or contact Lee for a confidential discussion about how this role could accelerate your professional development.
Contact Details:
Lee Hawthorne-Finch
People and Talent Director
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All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age gender ethnicity sexual orientation faith or disability.
Employment Type
Full-Time
