Banking Solicitor

Leeds Permanent £70,000 - £80,000 per year View Job Description
Our client is looking to recruit a Banking Solicitor in Leeds to work on a wide range of banking transactions including acquisition and real estate finance, project and infrastructure deals acting for global banks, funds, private equity houses and corporates across the UK.
  • Work on complex finance deals with global clients
  • Work for a top tier international law firm in Leeds

About Our Client

The client is a global legal firm with a large office in central Leeds. They have a large Banking practice across the UK and a growing team in Yorkshire. The firm offer a highly competitive salary alongside great prospects.

Job Description

The Banking Solicitor will be:

  • Working on a broad range of banking transactions: acquisition finance, real estate finance, project & infrastructure finance.
  • Advising a mix of clients including global financial institutions, private equity houses, funds and corporates.
  • Handling complex domestic and cross-border financing deals.
  • Drafting, negotiating and reviewing finance documentation (loan agreements, security docs, facility agreements, security packages, project documentation, etc.).
  • Conducting due diligence and risk assessments on financing and security structures.
  • Managing relationships with clients and external advisors.
  • Working with senior lawyers and partners on high-value deals.
  • Contributing to business development and pitch work where appropriate.

The Successful Applicant

The Banking Solicitor should be:

  • A solicitor with 1-5 years PQE in banking/finance law.
  • Experienced in acquisition finance, real estate finance or project/infrastructure finance.
  • Comfortable working on both domestic and cross-border deals.
  • Strong communicator with good client relationship skills.
  • Ties to Leeds

What's on Offer

  • Salary ranging from £70,000 to £80,000 per annum.
  • Performance-based bonus structure.
  • 5% pension contribution.
  • Comprehensive health care benefits.
  • 25 days of holiday leave.
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
Contact
Mike Smith
Quote job ref
JN-122025-6896149
Phone number
+44 07881904018

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Banking & Finance - Private Practice
Sector
Business Services
Location
Leeds
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mike Smith
Consultant phone
+44 07881904018
Job reference
JN-122025-6896149