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

Overview

In this role, you will lead and manage complex banking and finance matters for a forward-thinking law firm, supporting high-value domestic and international transactions. You collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and overseas counsel to execute transactions efficiently while driving strategic growth of the Banking & Finance team. You will develop client relationships, mentor junior lawyers, and contribute to expanding practice areas. This is an opportunity to shape large-scale finance deals and strengthen the firm’s market position in a collaborative culture with a strong client focus. You will work hybrid from Bristol or Exeter and engage with market-leading clients.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible, agile working arrangements
• Supportive, collaborative and inclusive culture
• Strong investment in training, development and progression
• Opportunities 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 and manage a wide range of complex finance matters (real estate, acquisition, corporate lending, development, project finance)
• Draft, negotiate and advise on facility agreements, security documents, intercreditor arrangements, loan notes and related documents
• Advise lenders and borrowers on new lending, refinancings and restructurings
• Manage transaction workstreams and coordinate multidisciplinary teams
• Support complex domestic and international transactions, including collaboration with overseas counsel
• Develop and maintain client relationships and identify opportunities for further collaboration
• Supervise, mentor and develop junior lawyers
• Contribute to strategic growth areas within the Banking & Finance team

Key requirements

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

• strong interpersonal abilities
• client relationship management
• clear communication
• drafting facility agreements
• security documents
• intercreditor arrangements

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