Banking & Finance Associate (Leading Firm)

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 an Associate (2+ PQE) to join their high-performing Edinburgh office.

The Firm

This Top 50, multi-award-winning firm is a standout in the UK legal landscape, known for delivering top-quality work for prestigious clients while maintaining an excellent work culture and work-life balance. Rapid expansion across the UK highlights their focus on results and commitment to hiring top legal talent, ensuring staff flourish.

Collaboration and support are core to their culture, with partners actively mentoring junior lawyers. Many lawyers have received recognition from the Hot 100 and the Legal 500 Hall of Fame, making it a hub for rising stars. Ongoing professional development is a key reason for their high employee retention.

For ambitious professionals, this firm offers an unparalleled opportunity to develop expertise and advance to the top of your field. Ready to explore this unique opportunity further?

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, with transactions reaching up to the £1 billion mark. 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 Ideal Candidate

• An ambitious solicitor with a strong background in general banking
• 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 attractive salary
• Excellent benefits package

Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Jules Grieve at 0131 460 7747 / [email protected] for a confidential chat.