Job Title: Associate (Senior Level)

Hours of work: 9.30am to 5.30pm with flexibility needed at all times

Reporting to: Head of Department

BACKGROUND

We are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Associate to join our Banking & Finance team in London.

Our Banking & Finance Group has wide ranging expertise in both domestic and international work, acting for commercial, development and investment banks, funds, multilateral banks and other international financial institutions.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The post holder will represent the Firm on a wide range of legal transactions with substantial client interaction.

The firm advises in a way that supports our clients’ strategic objectives whilst being practical and commercial. The post holder will be involved in general banking and finance matters, with an emphasis on larger loan transactions (including many in emerging markets), structured finance transactions and some property financing. There will be opportunities to be involved in other areas of banking law, reflecting the broad span of work undertaken by the Banking & Finance group.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Candidates will need to understand and have a passion for Banking & Finance law. In order to meet the competencies of a senior level associate, we would expect candidates to have at least 4 years solid PQE.

The successful candidate will have: 

• Excellent academic achievement with a minimum 2:1 degree. 
• Experience of loan markets and lending work. 
• A desire to be working for a truly international firm. 
• A clear understanding of the operation and structure of commercial law firm.

In addition, we expect candidates to demonstrate: 

• Flexibility, supporting a broad range of Banking & Finance transactions. 
• The ability to manage aspects of complex matters and clients, with proven negotiation skills. 
• A knowledge of key areas of the law by providing clear, precise, practical advice. 
• The ability to use initiative and a confidence built upon solid success and achievements. 
• The ability to liaise effectively with other fee earners from within the group, but also to liaise and coordinate with fee earners from other relevant disciplines and jurisdictions as required. 
• Delegation and supervisory skills where appropriate. 
• Being keen to work in a challenging, team-based environment. 
• The willingness and ability to support business development activity, creating and maintaining strong client relationships and identifying new business opportunities. 
• A commitment to regularly update their own technical expertise and to achieve continuous improvement and development. 
• The ability to contribute to the general upkeep of the group (whether that be training, precedents, or know-how generally).

This job description is not exhaustive and the job holder may be required to undertake additional duties from time to time to ensure the smooth running of the department.