Banking & Finance Associate

This quickly growing Top 50 firm has over 30 Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings and is one of the finest legal brands operating in the UK. The prestigious Banking & Finance team is seeking an Associate (3+ PQE) to join their high-performing Glasgow office.

Known for providing individualised flexibility, high-calibre work and an empowering working environment, this is an exciting opportunity for banking and finance solicitors who want top-quality work in a firm that cares about their well-being.

The Firm

This national firm has excelled in recent years and has a renowned reputation amongst clients and employees alike. It places its staff at the centre of its success and allows individuals to choose the ways of working that best suit them.

Positive reports about the supportive and nourishing working environment are reflected in the company's revenue, which has shown exponential growth and resulted in expansion across the UK. In part, this is due to the firm's belief that staff are the key to their success, which results in heavy investment in staff development and a flexible approach to work-life balance.

Taking on an innovative and forward-thinking mindset, this firm seeks to encourage ambition and creativity and takes real steps to go the extra mile for clients, without compromising the happiness of their employees.

Clients include some of the most prestigious companies and private individuals. As such, you should expect exposure to high-quality, large-scale work that will showcase your ability and skills as a legal professional.

If you are an ambitious and motivated professional, who is seeking to work for one of the pre-eminent law firms in the country, this is a truly unparalleled opportunity. You will be able to develop a depth of expertise which could see you ascend to the top of the legal profession in your chosen practice area.

The Role

Ranked by the prestigious Legal 500 Tier system, you will work as part of this renowned and quickly growing 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.

With engrained flexible working, exposure to top-level national work as well as prestigious clientele, this is a true launchpad for your career.

The Ideal Candidate

• An ambitious solicitor with a strong background in general banking, 3+ PQE
• Experience liaising with stakeholders including borrowers, lenders and investors throughout the full transaction lifecycle.
• Can manage a varied caseload with a range of clients, and has the ambition and communication skills to further develop client relations
• Is commercially aware and knowledgeable about the current banking law landscape

What's on offer

• An opportunity to work for one of the fastest-growing, Top50 firms in the UK
• Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality/high-value work
• First-rate career development opportunities
• Highly competitive salary
• Excellent benefits package

Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Jules Grieve at 0131 460 7747 or jules@jmc-legal.com for a confidential conversation.