At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a top law firm and work on exciting corporate lending transactions.
- Company: Leading global law firm with a strong banking practice.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hybrid working, and exposure to high-quality transactions.
- Other info: Immediate start available for motivated candidates seeking career growth.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a dynamic environment while enhancing your legal expertise.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with 4+ years in corporate lending and banking.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
We have been instructed on a new requirement with a leading global law firm that is looking for an experienced Corporate Lending Lawyer to join its highly regarded banking practice on an initial 6-month contract. The role is to start ASAP and will be based in London, operating on a hybrid basis with circa 3 days per week required in the office.
The successful lawyer will join a well-established finance practice and can expect exposure to a broad range of high-quality corporate lending transactions. Working closely with a Partner and the wider team, they will be involved across the lifecycle of financing transactions, from term sheet stage through to closing and post-closing.
Responsibilities are likely to include:
- Drafting and negotiating facility agreements and intercreditor agreements
- Negotiating security documentation
- Liaising with local counsel on multi-jurisdictional matters
- Coordinating transactions through to completion
The firm is particularly interested in lawyers with strong corporate lending experience gained within notable city and/or international law firms. Applicants are likely to be able to demonstrate:
- Qualification as a solicitor in England & Wales, or another commonwealth jurisdiction (such as Australia or New Zealand)
- Upwards of 4 years post qualified experience
- Strong corporate lending and general banking experience gained within a notable city or international law firm setting
- Experience of drafting, reviewing and negotiating facility agreements and other financing documentation
- The ability to manage transactions from term sheet stage through to closing and post-closing
- Experience of multi-jurisdictional financing transactions and coordinating with local counsel
- Confidence negotiating with counterparties and leading transaction calls
- Strong client-facing skills and a commercial, pragmatic approach
- The ability to work effectively with Partners, associates and junior members of a wider banking and finance team
- The capacity to start a new role immediately or at short notice
This is a full-time, 6-month opportunity, with a competitive daily rate. This would be a great opportunity for an experienced corporate lending lawyer looking to undertake high-quality transactional work within a leading international banking practice.
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