Senior Associate Solicitor – Banking & Finance – Glasgow [REF#149030]

Website; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Senior Associate Solicitor – Banking & Finance – National Law Firm – Glasgow/Edinburgh

Are you a banking & finance solicitor interested in taking the next step in your career?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading national law firm working as part of their growing Scottish banking & finance practice. As this team is growing, there is the opportunity to progress your career quickly and to get exposure to high-quality work with leading clients. This role can be based in their offices in either Glasgow or Edinburgh.

Our Client

Our client is a leading national law firm with one of the UK’s largest banking & finance practices. Their Scottish banking & finance practice is well established, and they work across borrower, lender, and investor clients across a broad range of banking & finance transactions. They have an impressive client base, and the team works on a broad range of high-quality work. They have a strong plan to further grow the practice in Scotland, and as such, there will be a clear career path. The firm is well known for having a great working environment.

The Role!

The senior associate will work with an impressive client base on a broad range of banking & finance transactions across corporate lending, leveraged finance, asset finance, real estate finance, project finance, and invoice discounting. More specifically, this will include:

1. Drafting and negotiating facility agreements and security documents (LMA and non-LMA)
2. Negotiating inter-creditor agreements or arrangements
3. Overseeing any other matters related to live lending transactions
4. Mentoring and coaching junior lawyers and trainees
5. Getting involved in the business development of the team

You will be!

You will ideally meet the following criteria:

1. Qualified Solicitor – Scottish qualified/Dual qualified (Scotland/E & W)
2. 4+ years PQE working within the banking and finance practice of a commercial law firm
3. Experience of working on a broad range of banking transactions
4. Technically strong solicitor with excellent drafting skills
5. Strong client management and communication skills

If you are interested in a confidential chat about this role, please contact Lindsey McCracken at [e-mail] or call 07852332587.

Job Reference Number: REF#149029