Banking Associate / Senior Associate in Birmingham

Overview

In this role you will support Gateley’s Banking & Finance team across a broad spectrum of financing work. You will advise UK-based lenders and borrowers on complex deals, from acquisition finance to real estate and project finance, helping grow a busy, client-focused practice. You will draft key documents and contribute to business development in a rapidly expanding team. This is a hybrid role with flexible working across multiple offices, offering development opportunities in a supportive culture.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive remuneration package
• annual bonus potential
• Learn platform for development
• My Flex rewards package
• cycle to work
• pension support

Responsibilities

• handle a wide range of banking transactions including acquisition finance, real estate finance, project finance and asset-based lending
• draft core financing documents such as facility agreements, LMA agreements and credit agreements
• advise and engage with lenders and borrowers across domestic and cross-border transactions
• contribute to business development and client relationship management
• support the growth of the banking practice within a commercially focused team
• manage complex negotiations and maintain professional discretion and attention to detail

Key requirements

• 4-7 years post-qualification experience
• qualified to practice law in England and Wales
• experience in a banking team
• strong drafting and negotiation capabilities
• excellent interpersonal and client-facing skills
• ability to work under pressure and in a team environment
• drive, self-motivation and a professional, discreet approach

• interpersonal skills
• teamwork
• under pressure performance
• facility agreements drafting
• LMA agreements drafting
• credit agreements drafting

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