Senior Associate - Banking & Finance

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 25 international firm has over 40 Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings and is one of the finest legal brands operating in the UK. The prestigious Structured Finance team is seeking an Associate (NQ-4PQE) to focus on major energy and infrastructure projects.

The Firm

This multinational firm has an unparalleled reputation for providing exemplary service across a range of sectors. It has numerous Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings and Chambers & Partners top-ranked departments, as well as countless ranked individuals and rising stars. The firm is renowned for the legal talent it attracts, which is a testament to the quality of the work undertaken, the ongoing staff development and the working culture.

Despite its size, notable growth and strong profits, staff at the firm report a friendly and warm working environment and a management team who genuinely care for their employees. The firm has won numerous awards in recognition of the outstanding quality of work produced, as well as for successfully cultivating an inclusive and diverse workplace.
Employees should expect exposure to top-quality international and UK clients and to receive support from some of the premier legal talents in the UK.

Culturally, the business has a cutting-edge and innovative feel which is balanced by the friendly and collaborative nature of the office environment.

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 that 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 a team at the forefront energy and infrastructure financing in the UK.

Engaging in projects of the highest value and complexity, you will support clients with the full life cycle of the financing and re-financing of large-scale energy and infrastructure projects internationally. Working hand-in-hand with colleagues from the Projects, Corporate and General Banking teams you will also advise on M&A activity in relation to these commonly cross-border projects.

You will have a large amount of client contact as you aid renewable energy developers, infrastructure funds, major international banks, private equity houses and energy companies on business critical projects.

This role is ideal for someone looking to develop sector-leading expertise by tackling meaty, sophisticated which will support them in becoming a go-to name in the industry. You will be working and learning from some of the leading project finance lawyers in the country and with a clear and structured progression pathway, you can set yourself on a trajectory towards a lucrative Partnership role with a prestigious international firm.

An engaging role in a high-performing team: this is a real opportunity to elevate your career.

The Ideal Candidate

• An ambitious solicitor (NQ-4PQE) with a strong financing background, ideally including within the energy and infrastructure sectors
• Can manage a varied caseload with a range of clients and has the ambition and communication skills to further develop client relations
• Actively seeking to take on demanding, complex and engaging work
• 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 25 international firms
• Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality/high-value work
• First-rate career development opportunities
• Highly attractive salary
• Lucrative bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package

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