Banking and Financial Legal Associate in Glasgow

Banking and Financial Legal Associate in Glasgow

Glasgow Full-Time 63000 - 77000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Join a high-performing team to structure complex financing deals for major clients.
  • Company: Global firm with an L500 ranked Finance team.
  • Benefits: Market-leading salary, bonuses, and exceptional benefits.
  • Other info: Collaborative culture with clear progression pathways and international opportunities.
  • Why this job: Gain exposure to high-value, cross-border transactions and develop as a forward-thinking adviser.
  • Qualifications: Scottish or Dual Qualified (2-5 PQE) with banking and finance experience.

The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.

Salary: £72,000 - £92,000 per annum + Exceptional Benefits

Location: Glasgow

Firm: Global Firm | L500 Ranked Finance Team

The Role & The Work

Join a high-performing Banking & Finance team on a global platform, operating at the forefront of complex corporate lending and real estate finance. You will play a key role in structuring and delivering sophisticated financing deals for a standout client base, including major banks, insurers, debt funds and leading corporates. From large-scale corporate lending arrangements to intricate real estate finance transactions, your work will sit at the centre of major investment and development activity, often with a cross-border dimension. Working as part of a fully integrated, multi-office team, you'll collaborate seamlessly with colleagues across Glasgow, Edinburgh, London and the firm's global network. This is a truly international platform, offering exposure to multi-jurisdictional deals and evolving market trends shaping the future of finance. In a team that embraces innovation, collaboration and commercial thinking, you'll develop not just as a technical lawyer, but as a forward-thinking adviser in a rapidly evolving finance landscape.

Your Experience

  • Scottish or Dual Qualified (2-5 PQE)
  • Experience in banking & finance / corporate lending
  • Strong grounding in general banking transactions
  • Exposure to real estate finance (desirable)
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively and use initiative
  • Commercially aware with strong problem-solving skills
  • Interest in business development and building client relationships

Why This Role?

  • Join an L500 ranked Finance team with a global platform
  • Exposure to high-value, complex and cross-border transactions
  • Work with leading lenders, funds and top-tier corporates
  • Strong collaboration across UK and international offices
  • Early responsibility and client exposure
  • Clear progression pathways and career development support
  • Collaborative, modern and supportive team culture
  • Market leading salary, bonus and comprehensive benefits

If you'd like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Tilly Scott on 0131 460 7747 or tilly@jmc-legal.

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We think you need these skills to ace Banking and Financial Legal Associate in Glasgow

Banking & Finance Law
Corporate Lending
Real Estate Finance
Cross-Border Transactions
Communication Skills
Organisational Skills
Collaboration