Banking & Finance Solicitor in Leeds

We are seeking an experienced Banking & Finance Solicitor (5 years' PQE) to join a leading UK law firm's market-leading Leveraged Finance practice in Leeds, at Senior or Principal Associate level. The Team: The national Banking and Finance team operates as one, advising borrowers, lenders and investors on financing transactions across a wide range of sectors, often with a multi-jurisdictional element. Its work covers corporate lending, leveraged finance, asset finance, real estate finance, project finance and invoice discounting, on both a bilateral and a syndicated basis, and it holds panel appointments with many of the UK's major banks. Leeds is a core office for the firm and central to its growth plans in the North. The Role: You will play a key part in developing the team's leveraged finance expertise and market share across Leeds and the North. The work focuses on leveraged finance, corporate and sponsor-led financings and growth lending/venture debt across the full transaction lifecycle, from drafting and negotiating LMA and non-LMA facilities agreements and security documents to negotiating intercreditor arrangements alongside the corporate and restructuring teams. You will also handle a significant volume of in-life portfolio work, including restructures, re-sets, restatements and bolt-ons, with early matter responsibility and plenty of involvement in client development. Key Qualifications required: 5 years' PQE, with strong leveraged finance experience alongside cashflow and general banking work Experience of working with lenders, borrowers, intermediaries and/or investors across the full transaction lifecycle A naturally proactive approach and genuine enthusiasm for the work An interest in client development and in helping to shape a growing local team This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious banking Lawyer to take a leading role in growing a national practice's presence in Leeds, with a flexible, supportive working culture and an outstanding benefits package. To apply, please submit your CV detailing your experience and suitability for the role. For a confidential chat about this or other roles we are handling, please contact Natasha Jones. Please note that where a level of preferred experience or qualification is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience. Our consultants will review your application and assess your suitability. We endeavour to respond to all applications within 72 hours, however due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually and would advise that if you do not hear from us you should assume you are not successful in your application. Jameson Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.