Financing Associate Lawyer NQ- 2 PQE - London

Banking - Private Practice

Ref: 211 Date Posted: Friday 03 Jul 2020

Unique opportunity for a junior financing lawyer (or general banking/ financial services lawyer) to join a leading international law firm based in the City of London. The firm are particularly interested in banking/ finance lawyers from the Scottish and Irish markets interested in a move to London.

Role Profile:

The role will involve working for a broad range of clients and handle a variety of types of work rather than specialising in one small area of law. However, each of the three groups does have a slightly different client base and focus: one handles Debt Capital Markets and Securitisation work, another's focus is Acquisition and Leveraged Finance while the third group has more of a Corporate Recovery and Insolvency slant. This structure leads to more regular client contact and greater involvement in clients’ broader business interests. You will therefore be in a position to build very strong client relationships from a very early stage of your career and to be involved in both the legal and commercial decision-making at some of the largest commercial organisations in the world. The role will include:

Drafting, reviewing and amending the legal and commercial aspects of documentation.
Advising on the financing elements of a range of corporate and commercial issues.
Advising on acquisition and leveraged finance, asset finance, project finance and structured finance.
Advising on debt capital market transactions, corporate recovery and insolvency and securitisations.
Advising on bank lending of all kinds, including corporate and sovereign.
Providing efficient professional support for partners.
Developing professional relationships with clients.
Supporting the wider team in developing business and raising the profile of the firm.
Managing/supervising the work of others including trainees.

Candidate Requirements:

Appropriate level of post-qualification experience (we anticipate approximately 0 and 3 years).
Broad exposure across a range of high value transactions.
Previous experience of working on similar scale deals and with a significant level of responsibility is essential.
Ability to draft, advise and negotiate in relation to complex transactions.
Demonstrable first rate legal/commercial knowledge.
Strong academic background.
Excellent client relationship skills.
Excellent efficiency and transaction management skills.
Ability to develop and work in a fast paced, intellectually challenging environment.
Resilient under pressure with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

For a confidential discussion about this position, to request the full job description or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson, Director

London: +44 (0) 203 174 2482

Edinburgh: +44 (0) 131 450 7164

Dublin: +353 (0) 1 699 1360

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com

Testimonials

I had the chance to know David during a selection process. He has proved himself a valuable supporter: very proactive and helpful, he has been reliable presence during the whole procedure. As a candidate, I felt reassured and personally backed (he answered my doubts and questions even during the weekend). Working with him was a successful experience.

Rachele MaterassiEU LawyerW.L. Gore

I had the opportunity to work with David whilst making a recent career move from trainee solicitor into a newly qualified position. David understood immediately what both my short term and long term objectives were and gave incredibly useful advice on the direction I should take to achieve those aims. David never tried to advocate positions out of convenience, and didn’t force me to pursue or consider roles that I wasn’t genuinely interested in. I was impressed that David really listened to what I was saying. This meant that only relevant opportunities were sent my way and I wasn’t inundated with irrelevant vacancies which can be frustrating. David was diligent throughout every stage in the recruitment process ensuring I had enough information to make the right decision at what is a daunting time in any legal career. The whole process was incredibly smooth and I really felt that I always had support and someone fighting my corner at all times! This helped to take the pressure off me and make everything easier. This coupled with the fact I found David very easy to talk to made everything less scary. David always made himself available to answer emails, calls and to chat things through. This flexibility was much appreciated as it meant I could have meaningful discussions out with office hours. I have no hesitation in recommending Thomson Legal Recruitment.

Aimee DoranSolicitor, Dentons LLP

I can’t recommend David highly enough. He has excellent knowledge of the legal industry and provided me with invaluable support prior to both of my interviews. David was very proactive and kept me fully updated throughout the process, in addition to ensuring I had settled in well once I had secured the position which I really appreciated.

Leanne HammellCommercial Solicitor, Pinsent Masons LLP

I would recommend David to any solicitor or legal professional for a number of reasons but the excellent support he provides throughout the application process is by far the best reason for me. Although I was looking for quite a specific role, I found David to be very helpful, informative and above all available when it came to the job market at any given time in multiple jurisdictions. I have only used Thomson Legal for a few months however, I have been successful in obtaining my ideal position and its is down to David’s knowledge of the Scottish (and international) legal markets that I am in the position I am today. I have thanked him personally for all of his help and I would recommend any to legal professional, the services on offer at Thomson Legal.

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Financing Associate Lawyer NQ- 2 PQE - London