Solicitor - Banking & Capital Markets
Do you want to join a multi-award-winning firm ranked in the Top 200 with a rich heritage dating over 150 years? With high investment in staff, this firm is Highley people orientated with excellent progression opportunities. They use cutting edge technology and are ahead of the curve in the legal landscape.
The Firm
You will find a very people orientated business; they have a friendly, supportive and progressive environment. Their culture is far away from the usual commercial machine found in most Top 50 practices. They are known nationally for their commitment to nurturing and developing legal talent; their staff retention rate demonstrates this at all levels.
You will find a very people orientated business; they have a friendly, supportive and progressive environment. Their culture is far away from the usual commercial machine of a national practice and the foundation of their success is its commitment to their people.
The Partners work synonymously and collaboratively together to drive the practice forward by combining their critical legal expertise with commercial nous and strategic thinking. They pride themselves on being entrepreneurial, dedicated and versatile.
The Role
This firm is looking for a Solicitor with 0 - 5 years PQE, with a Banking and/or Capital Markets background to join their Leeds office.
The work you will carry out will be predominantly focused on advising borrowers on loan agreements and security, listed bond issues, private placements, ISDA agreements and PFI loan agreements and related funding agreements. Within these work areas, regulation, charity law, and community benefit society law will also be involved.
You will be responsible for the day to day running of transactions, drafting, reviewing and negotiating all manner of banking and bond documentation.
Requirements
- You will be a Solicitor with ideally 0-5 years PQE
- Experience in general banking law and/or capital markets transactions.
- Experience of charity law, housing association law and regulatory experience would also be an advantage, though not essential
- You will have a solid academic background
Remuneration
- Salary is negotiable depending on your level of PQE, plus an excellent benefits package
This is an excellent opportunity for a Banking Solicitor to join this growing, Top 100 Practice in their Leeds office.
Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation.