Job Description

Banking Solicitor 

Hunter Savage is working with a leading international law firm to recruit a Banking Solicitor at NQ level or above.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded and collaborative finance team, working on sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions for an impressive client base.

The position would suit a newly qualified solicitor who completed a strong Banking and Finance seat during their traineeship, a junior associate with direct banking experience, or a solicitor with a strong transactional background who is keen to specialise in finance.

The firm is particularly interested in candidates who have trained or gained experience within a commercial law firm.

The Role

Working closely with experienced partners and associates, the successful candidate will advise both lenders and borrowers across a varied banking and finance practice.

The work will include:

• Fund finance facilities and structures, including private credit and direct lending
• Leveraged and acquisition finance transactions
• Real estate investment and development finance
• Corporate lending, refinancings and restructurings
• Enforcement strategies and standstill arrangements
• Domestic and cross-border financing transactions
• Drafting and negotiating finance and security documentation
• Managing transactions from initial instruction through to completion
• Collaborating with colleagues across other practice areas and international offices

The role will provide exposure to high-quality, visible transactions and the opportunity to develop strong technical, transactional and client-facing experience.

The Person

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Qualification as a solicitor in Ireland, England and Wales, or another relevant common-law jurisdiction
• Banking and finance experience gained through a traineeship seat or post-qualified role
• Alternatively, a strong transactional background with transferable experience in areas such as corporate, commercial, real estate or investment funds
• Training or experience gained within a commercial law firm
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating transactional documents
• Strong transaction-management, communication and organisational skills
• A sound understanding of commercial and financial considerations
• A collaborative and commercially minded approach
• A genuine interest in developing a long-term career in Banking and Finance

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected and collegiate finance practice offering:

• High-quality domestic and international work
• Exposure to both lender-side and borrower-side transactions
• Direct access to experienced partners and senior lawyers
• Strong professional development and progression opportunities
• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Amy Davis at Hunter Savage.