Banking Solicitor (1+ PQE)
Glasgow | Hybrid Working | Top-Tier Scottish Firm
A leading Scottish law firm is looking to appoint a Banking Solicitor to join its highly regarded Banking & Finance team in Glasgow. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with experience or a strong interest in banking and finance to build a long-term career within a collaborative, commercially focused practice.
The Role
You’ll advise a broad range of lender and borrower clients on complex and high-value banking transactions, working as part of a specialist, supportive team known for its pragmatic approach. Depending on experience, you’ll take responsibility for managing transactions from instruction through to completion, acting as a key point of contact for clients and coordinating transaction timetables and documentation.
Key Work Includes:
- Corporate lending and associated Scots law security
- Acquisition and leveraged finance (including MBOs and private equity-backed deals)
- Real estate finance across commercial and residential developments
- Asset-based and structured finance
- Marine finance and cross-border lending
- Debt restructuring, refinancing, and distressed scenarios
- Multi-jurisdictional transactions with UK and international elements
The Ideal Candidate:
- Qualified Solicitor in Scotland (ideally 1+ years PQE)
- Experience in banking, finance, or wider commercial work with a desire to specialise
- Hands-on exposure to facility agreements and security documentation
- Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills
- Confident communicator with a practical, solutions-focused mindset
- Able to manage multiple matters while delivering excellent client service
- A collaborative team player with an interest in business development
Why Apply?
- Join one of Scotland’s most respected full-service law firms
- High-quality, varied banking and finance work
- Supportive culture with a genuine commitment to developmentClear long-term career progression
- Flexible hybrid working model
Benefits Include:
- 39 days’ annual leave (including public holidays)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Private medical insurance and wellbeing support
- Income protection, life assurance, and critical illness cover
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Hybrid working and strong work–life balance focus
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