Banking & Finance Associate Solicitor – Cardiff

Overview

In this role you will support major financial institutions and alternative lenders across funding transactions within a Cardiff-based Banking & Finance team. You will collaborate with corporate and property colleagues to deliver complex deals, covering acquisition, property and asset-based lending, as well as restructuring and refinancing. You’ll draft and negotiate facility agreements and related docs, and participate in client meetings and cross-border coordination. This is an opportunity to develop expertise in banking law within a growing Cardiff practice. You will work proactively to shape high-value financings and contribute to a diverse, inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• Support major financial institutions and alternative lenders across funding transactions
• Collaborate with corporate and property teams to deliver complex deals
• Advise on acquisition finance, property finance, asset based lending, restructuring and refinancing
• Prepare and negotiate facility agreements and related documentation
• Be involved in transactions, client meetings, and coordination with overseas counsel

Key requirements

• At least 2 years’ PQE within a Banking/Finance team
• Strong knowledge of banking law
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Commercial awareness
• Proactive, detail-focused, and able to work independently and in a team

• Proactive
• Attention to detail
• Team orientation
• Banking law knowledge
• Drafting facility agreements
• Negotiation

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