Title – Banking & Finance Associate
PQE – 3 YEARS +
Ortus Group is working exclusively with a leading City firm’s highly regarded Banking & Finance practice to recruit an ambitious banking & finance Associate (3-5 PQE) to support the continued growth of the team and deliver exceptional service to a diverse client base.
The Banking team advises on a broad range of financing transactions for both lenders and borrowers. While the practice has a strong focus on real estate finance, it also supports a variety of other departments, particularly Corporate and Private Client. Clients include banks and financial institutions, private equity investors, corporate borrowers, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals.
The team is led by a former Magic Circle partner and is supported by a close-knit group of lawyers and business support professionals. Due to its size and structure, the team offers excellent exposure to partners, clients, and high-quality work from day one.
Joining the team, you can expect a varied and intellectually stimulating workload, including advising on a wide range of finance transactions, drafting bespoke finance documents and agreements, acting as a key point of contact for clients, and project-managing transactions through to completion. The environment is highly collaborative and offers strong opportunities for professional development and progression.
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Banking Associate (3-5 PQE) to join a thriving practice handling sophisticated, high-value matters while developing their expertise within a supportive and ambitious team.
Examples of Recent Work
- Acting for a real estate debt and private equity fund, on a number of borrowing base facilities across England, Ireland and Spain to support bridge and small development lenders with their liquidity requirements.
- Acting for the Finance Group on a variety of financings, including the Marriott hotel in Canary Wharf, the Hilton hotel in Manchester, and various residential investment holdings.
- Acting for borrowers on a £300 million financing relating to a major City office block and a high-performing London supermarket property.
- Acting for a leading pharmacy chain in connection with the group’s £180 million revolving credit facility provided by a four-bank lending club.
The Firm
This leading City firm has an established reputation across Real Estate, Corporate, Banking, Private Client and Disputes. The firm continues to experience sustained growth and is recognised for delivering high-quality legal advice through a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture.
The firm’s culture is built on trust, teamwork and mutual respect, offering lawyers a supportive environment in which to develop their careers. There is a genuine emphasis on work-life balance, professional development and building strong internal relationships through regular social and networking events.
Key Responsibilities
- Delivering clear, commercial and high-quality legal advice on a range of banking and finance matters.
- Acting as a day-to-day contact for clients on ongoing and new matters.
- Supporting the continued growth of the practice through business development and relationship-building activities.
Key Skills and Qualifications
- Experience gained within a recognised banking and finance practice, with exposure to a broad range of finance transactions.
- Experience drafting bespoke financing agreements for banks and financial institutions and/or reviewing finance documentation when acting for borrowers.
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with approximately 2-4 years’ PQE.
- Strong technical understanding of banking and finance law and its commercial application.
- Excellent client relationship and business development skills.
- Strong academic background with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- High levels of professionalism, commercial awareness and integrity.
The Opportunity
- Competitive salary and bonus package.
- Comprehensive benefits package including pension, private medical insurance and life assurance.
- Enhanced parental leave policies.
- Flexible and supportive working environment.
- Genuine opportunities for progression and career development.
- Exposure to high-quality work and direct client contact.
- Collaborative and collegiate team culture.
The firm is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are respected, supported and valued. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified candidates.
If you are looking to join a busy and growing banking team handling high-quality work in a supportive City environment, this opportunity is well worth exploring.
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