Managing Associate-Banking & Finance-Bristol/Exeter-7+ PQE

Overview

In this role, you will lead and manage a range of complex banking and finance matters for high-value domestic and international deals. You will work within a collaborative Banking & Finance team to support growth and client outcomes, coordinating multi-disciplinary workstreams and advising lenders and borrowers. You will mentor junior lawyers and contribute to strategic growth initiatives. This position offers exposure to cross-border transactions and a forward-thinking, supportive culture.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible, agile working
• Supportive, collaborative and inclusive culture
• Investment in training, development and progression
• Opportunity to work on high value, complex and international matters
• Exposure to market leading clients across banking, finance and impact investment
• Culture that values potential, inspiration and teamwork

Responsibilities

• Lead diverse finance matters: real estate, acquisition, corporate lending, development and project finance
• Draft and negotiate facility agreements, security docs, intercreditor arrangements, loan notes, and related documents
• Advise lenders/ borrowers on new lending, refinancings, and restructurings
• Coordinate transaction workstreams and multidisciplinary teams
• Support domestic and international deals, including liaising with overseas counsel
• Develop and maintain client relationships and explore further collaboration
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers
• Contribute to strategic growth areas within Banking & Finance team

Key requirements

• At least 7 years’ PQE in banking and finance transactions
• Strong track record of leading finance matters and client relationships
• Solid experience in Sustainable Economy, Impact Investing, Financial Services, Private Wealth, Real Estate and International work
• Excellent drafting skills and strong technical expertise
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills at all levels
• Proactive, commercial, professional approach
• Ability to develop business networks and contribute to team growth
• Self-motivation, initiative and innovative mindset
• Commitment to exceptional client service and high professional standards

• strong interpersonal skills
• client relationship management
• commercial and proactive mindset
• drafting facility agreements
• security documents
• intercreditor arrangements

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