Banking and Finance Solicitor

Banking and Finance Solicitors looking to take a definitive next step in their careers, gain exposure to top clients, exciting work and excellent benefits: this could be your next opportunity.

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 a Solicitor (1+ PQE) to join their high-performing Edinburgh office.

The Role

Ranked by the prestigious Legal 500 Tier system, you will work as part of this renowned and quickly growing Edinburgh 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 in one of Europe's key financial hubs as an expert in banking and finance law.

The successful candidate will be in an enviable position, working in one of Europe's central financial hubs, and developing market-leading expertise in Banking and Financial law. A true career launch-pad opportunity.

The Firm

A truly standout company in the UK legal landscape, this firm achieves the rare balance of performing the highest quality of work with the best clients, whilst retaining an excellent working culture and work-life balance for its staff.

This innovative Top 50 and multi-award-winning firm has expanded rapidly across the UK in recent years. In part, this is due to their focus and ability to produce results for their prestigious client base. However, it is also due to the significant focus that the management place on hiring the best legal talent, and ensuring staff flourish.

Rarely in firms operating at this level does a culture of approachability and supportiveness permeate from top to bottom. Collaboration is at the heart of the working model, and Partners willingly give up their time to train and mentor more junior team members.

Many of the lawyers have received individual recognition for their expertise, including from the Hot 100 and the Legal 500 Hall of Fame. It is a hotbed for rising stars and the ongoing professional development is a major selling point and one reason why staff stay at the business for such long durations.

Clients range from high net-worth individuals to some of the largest multinational companies operating globally. Staff are exposed to the highest quality work across a range of jurisdictions and are supported to provide an industry-leading service by some of the most highly regarded legal minds in the UK.

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 Ideal Candidate

• An ambitious solicitor with a strong background in general banking, 1+ 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, Top 50 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 contact Jules Grieve at 0131 460 7747 / jules@jmc-legal.com for a confidential chat.