Senior Associate - Banking & Finance (REF)

Banking & Finance - Senior Associate Leading international law firm | Non-real estate finance focus | London | 5+ PQE The firm / team: - Our client is a global law firm with over 1,200 lawyers, 300+ partners across 28 offices and 17 jurisdictions, serving innovative businesses worldwide. - The Banking & Finance practice is a substantial team led by 10+ partners, handling a broad spectrum of debt finance work. - This opportunity sits within the non-real estate finance division, working alongside a dedicated partner-led team specialising in transactional lending matters. - The team advises an impressive client base including private equity sponsors, debt funds, banks and both listed and unlisted corporates. -This is a collaborative, forward-thinking practice that values creativity, excellence and continuous learning, with opportunities to shape your own business development initiatives. The role: - As a Senior Associate, you will handle a wide range of transactional debt finance work including leveraged/acquisition finance, acting for super senior lenders, and general corporate lending. - Your work will encompass receivables/asset based lending and loan trading/balance sheet transactions across complex and bespoke financing structures. - You will structure and take lead responsibility for delivering complex debt finance transactions from inception to completion. - The role involves drafting and negotiating complex facility agreements and intercreditor agreements, with strong client-facing responsibilities. - You will coordinate junior associates on security documentation and play an active role in training and supervising more junior team members. - There are excellent opportunities for business development, both supporting team initiatives and driving forward your own client relationship ideas. You will work collaboratively with team members to improve efficiencies and working arrangements across the practice. About you: - You will be a qualified solicitor with 5+ years' PQE from a top tier Banking & Finance practice with breadth of debt finance experience. - Excellent drafting and negotiation skills are essential, with the ability to handle complex and bespoke financing structures. - Strong personal and communication skills are key, along with excellent analytical abilities and a commercial focus. - You should have a high level of previous client contact and responsibility for client files, with confidence in client-facing situations and meetings. - Excellent time management and organisational skills are required to manage multiple transactions effectively. - A genuine commitment to business development and a willingness to continuously develop your skills and standing as a legal professional. - Strong academics and technical ability, with the capability to provide an exceptional level of client service. - The role will suit an ambitious, commercially-minded banking lawyer who is ready to take a leading role on transactions and contribute to a dynamic, high-performing team. Benefits: - Competitive salary commensurate with experience - Hybrid working (3 days per week in award-winning offices, flexibility to work remotely for 2 days) - 25 days annual holiday plus discretionary December day off, with option to purchase up to 5 additional days - Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (up to 26 weeks full pay after one year's service) - Comprehensive flexible benefits package - Strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and professional development To apply for this opportunity or to discuss in confidence, please contact us with your updated CV.