Banking & Finance Solicitor

Principle Associate Banking Solicitor | Large national firm | Cambridge

BCL Legal are seeking an ambitious and experienced banking solicitor for their client, a national and award-winning law firm, for their office in Cambridge.

The Firm:

This firm stands out in the market for the quality of its solicitors, clients and the way it delivers advice. This is a rare opportunity to undertake high quality banking work as part of a supportive team with excellent career prospects.

The Team:

The national banking and finance team assists a great mix of clients to include;
- Lenders and specialist financiers
- Institutional investors
- Credit providers
- Major corporate companies
- Charities and public bodies.

The role:

Working within this innovative and forward thinking banking team the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a broad range of finance work including acquisition finance, asset-based lending, corporate banking, not-for-profit finance and real estate finance.

You will work closely with the corporate banking partners and your responsibilities will include:
- Advising banks, lenders, fund managers and other corporate and institutional clients (both borrowers and lenders) on all aspects of finance and security issues.
- Sectors covered will include asset-based lending, leveraged finance, corporate lending and borrowing, real estate finance, Government finance and bonds and capital markets.
- Support work for the corporate team on funding issues in capital markets, mergers and acquisitions work, as well as work for the commercial and real estate departments on funding issues in M&A work, portfolio property re-finances and more.
- Drafting and preparation of various documents required within the transaction processes.
- Being actively involved in assisting with marketing to new and existing clients and responsible for developing and sustaining relationships directly with clients

The successful candidate will also play an active role in new and existing client development.

The candidate:

- 3 years' PQE with solid banking and finance experience gained at an established firm
- Solid experience of working on a range of banking and finance matters to include a mix of; acquisition finance, asset-based lending, corporate banking, real estate finance.
- Proactive, motivated and keen to develop strong working relationships with clients and colleagues
- Good communicator with a natural aptitude for networking and developing client relationships
- Strong team player with the ability to work autonomously

Benefits:

- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Opportunity to work for an award winning firm and team
- Excellent path for progression

For more information, please contact Soph Memhi at BCL Legal