Associate / Senior Associate

Department/Practice Group: Banking (Corporate Lending and Real Estate Finance) Duration: Permanent Location: London Reports to: Partner      Type of Role: Hybrid (at least 3 days in the office a week) Reference no: 9900      The Role Acting for lenders and borrowers on a variety of corporate lending transactions, including large investment grade loans provided by international bank syndicates, secured domestic and cross-border term and revolving facilities, acquisition financings (including public to privates), and other cashflow-based loans. We act for a wide range of lenders and borrowers in this space. Our lender clients include UK and international banks, private debt funds and insurers. Our borrower clients range from listed UK corporates to hotel operating businesses. Our team members are based in London, Edinburgh and Glasgow and you will be working with team members across those three offices. Many of the transactions we work on are cross border in nature and so you will also have the opportunity to work with our extensive global network of offices. Our real estate finance and fund finance practices sit within the same practice group. As such, a familiarity with these product areas is useful, though not essential.   We are focused on supporting and developing members of our team, providing them with the opportunity to stretch themselves whilst ensuring they have readily accessible tools in the form of precedents and know-how resources second to none.  In addition, you will be encouraged and empowered to get involved in marketing and business development initiatives. To support you in this role, you will have the benefit of our award-winning learning and development programs. Experience, skills, and attributes Role-specific Between 4-8 years’ post qualification experience working in an international law firm, primarily in the areas described above. Experience in running finance transactions of the type described above, including club and syndicated transactions. A good understanding of LMA-style documentation, including facility agreements and intercreditor agreements. A good understanding of cashflow-based financial covenants. Advanced core technical legal skills relevant to transactional banking work, including UK company law, and English contract, insolvency and security law.   General   Committed to keeping up with the latest trends in the areas we cover, including the evolving role of AI and legal technology in delivering client value. Skilled in communicating effectively at all levels, including when explaining or adopting new technology solutions. The ability to organise and prioritise effectively, using digital tools and AI-driven systems to enhance efficiency. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. Able to demonstrate readiness and openness to change, including new technologies and innovations within the legal sector. Dedicated aspirations to succeed. …