Associate - Banking & Finance (Non-REF)

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Position summary

We are recruiting for a 1+PQE Associate to join our Banking & Finance practice that covers a broad spectrum of work and is led by 10+ Partners. You will work principally with partners, associates, trainees, and paralegals, focusing on supporting the non-real estate finance part of the practice.

Real Estate Finance team advises on a wide range of sophisticated debt finance matters, including leveraged and acquisition finance, general corporate lending, receivables and asset‑based lending, and loan trading. The team works with private equity sponsors, debt funds, banks, and corporates, handling complex, bespoke financing structures while taking an active role in drafting and negotiating key finance documents. The role offers significant client contact, business development opportunities, and early responsibility within a highly collaborative practice.

Position responsibilities

• This role covers a wide range of transactional debt finance work, including leveraged/acquisition finance (including acting for super senior lenders), general corporate lending, receivables / asset based lending and loan trading / balance sheet transactions.
• Candidates should be developing strong drafting skills and be able to adapt to handle complex and bespoke financing structures.
• The role will have a high level of client contact and there will be involvement in business development.
• Clients include private equity sponsors, debt funds, banks and listed and unlisted corporates.

The main duties will include the following:

• Drafting and negotiating complex facility agreements and intercreditor agreements.
• Coordinating trainees on the management of conditions precedent and closing processes.
• Business development, both supporting other team members in client initiatives and driving forward your own ideas.ÂÂÂÂ
• Working with other team members to improve the team efficiencies and working arrangements.
• Other duties as required.

Experience, skills, and qualifications

Candidates must be UK qualified solicitors with circa 1-3 years' PQE in the UK and experience in the relevant areas described above.

The following experience/skills are essential:

• Bright with strong technical ability.
• Good commercial acumen and potential/proven business development skills and an entrepreneurial attitude
• Good listening and written communication skills.
• Performing a lead role in negotiating security documents and transaction management.
• A high level of client contact and previous responsibility for client files.
• You must be willing to learn; continuing to develop your skills and standing as a legal professional.

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