Solicitor / Associate - Banking Litigation

This is a chance to work at a firm with one of the best names in the West End. The firm is award-winning and is a well-known name nationally for the work they specialise in. Due to growth, a new vacancy has arisen for a Banking Litigation Solicitor (1-5 PQE) to join the West End office of this Legal 500 firm.

The Firm

This firm has one of the most well-respected names across London. They are a multi-service practice and punch well above their weight in terms of quality of work and output. They are ranked highly in the Legal 500, and in the last five years they have nearly doubled in size due to a dynamic team, strategic key hires, and an influx of work. They have attracted many lawyers from top firms in London who are looking for a more collegiate, friendly culture where staff can make more of an impact and feel valued. You will also find there is much more in the way of staff flexibility and work-life balance than at larger city firms. They act for an array of companies, including names such as John Lewis, Arcadia, and Vodafone.

The firm is very entrepreneurial and is ahead of the curve on the changing legal landscape. They have recently invested in artificial intelligence, using state-of-the-art software, allowing staff to save days of work; big names have used it for several years. It is this approach to innovation and strong leadership that gives them their edge.

The Role

This Legal 500 firm is looking for a Banking Litigation Solicitor to join their professional and friendly team at their office in the West End.

• The Banking & Finance department works closely with the firms Real Estate, Private Wealth, and Corporate Tax departments.
  
  
• The department has expertise in;
  • Secured and Structured Lending,
  • Acquisitions and leveraged debt,
  • Securitisations Structures,
  • Asset Finance,
  • Debt Structuring,
  • Funds, swaps, and other derivatives.
    
    
• They act for Borrowers, Lenders, and Funders in all types of financial transactions.
  
  
• The head of department is a very well-regarded lawyer who acts for secured lenders, ranging from national institutions to mid-level, niche, and smaller banks. A growth area of their practice is bridging loans.
  
  
• The team also deals with a wide variety of fraud matters, including many cases requiring worldwide freezing injunctions and/or search and seizure orders.
  • These cases include not only instances of bank fraud but also property fraud and identity theft.
  • A number of these cases also involve cross-border transactions and enforcement.

The team is professional, friendly, supportive, and led by strong business generators.

With the growth within the department, you will have excellent prospects; you will work side by side with industry leaders, giving you a platform to rise to the top.

Requirements:

• You will be a Banking Litigation Solicitor 1-5 PQE.
• You will have good experience dealing with a contentious banking caseload.
• You will have first-class interpersonal skills and the ability to build solid client relationships.
• Salary is highly competitive with excellent benefits and a generous bonus structure to boost your earnings.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Banking Litigation Solicitor to join this dynamic Legal 500 firm in the West End of London.

Apply now for immediate consideration, or feel free to give Charlie Simpkin at JMC Legal Recruitment a call for a confidential conversation.