Legal Director Finance
Share
Job Location:
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Description
Legal Director Finance
Location: Leeds
Salary: 90000 to 120000 plus bonus
Experience: Senior level (typically 812 years PQE)
If youre a senior finance lawyer looking to lead complex high-value transactions and build long-term client relationships this is a standout opportunity to join a Finance and Projects team in Leeds.
Youll take real ownership of matters advise on sophisticated banking and project finance work and play a visible role in developing the practice and mentoring junior lawyers.
The Opportunity
This role offers exposure to major banking project finance and infrastructure matters with scope to shape deal strategy drive client relationships and contribute to business development.
Lead complex banking and finance transactions including syndicated lending acquisition finance real estate finance and asset-based lending
Manage project finance matters for infrastructure energy transport and other large-scale projects
Structure and negotiate finance solutions that align with clients commercial objectives
Draft and negotiate facility agreements security documents and intercreditor arrangements
Build and maintain strong client relationships with lenders borrowers corporates and public sector bodies
Supervise mentor and develop junior lawyers supporting technical excellence and knowledge sharing
Contribute to business development profile-raising and thought leadership activity
Use legal technology and process improvement to enhance client service delivery
About You
Essential
Qualified solicitor in England and Wales
Strong senior-level experience in banking and finance and/or project finance (typically 812 years PQE)
Proven track record managing significant finance transactions from inception to completion
Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with the ability to deliver high-quality documentation under pressure
Strong commercial awareness and a pragmatic solutions-led approach
Confident client relationship skills and experience advising financial institutions corporates and/or public sector bodies
Leadership capability including supervision and mentoring
Collaborative working style across multidisciplinary teams and offices
Desirable
Project finance or infrastructure finance experience particularly in energy transport and/or PPP/PFI
Experience across real estate finance acquisition finance and/or asset-based lending
Experience in a large international law firm environment
Track record of business development and client origination
Exposure to complex multi-jurisdictional transactions
Whats On Offer
Salary of 90000 to 120000 plus bonus
Hybrid working model (minimum three days per week in the Leeds office)
High-quality complex finance work with strong client exposure
Clear progression pathway and structured development support
Training programmes mentoring and coaching
Access to legal technology and AI tools
Supportive inclusive culture with a focus on wellbeing
About Our Client
Our client is a large international full-service law firm with a strong finance and projects capability and a collaborative culture. The firm advises a broad client base on complex transactions and is known for combining technical excellence with a commercial solutions-led approach.
Location & Working Arrangements
Leeds. Hybrid working with a minimum requirement of three days per week in the office. Occasional travel to other UK offices may be required.
Next Steps
Apply online or send your CV to or call 0 for more information.
All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to ethical recruitment and the highest standards of confidentiality for all applicants.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Accounting Software
- Forecasting
- Ellucian
- Financial Report Writing
- GAAP
- Accounting
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting
- Financial Management
- Financial Planning
