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

Overview

In this role you will lead complex banking and finance matters within a dynamic, commercial firm. You will manage multi-disciplinary teams on high-value domestic and international transactions and nurture key client relationships. You’ll mentor junior lawyers and contribute to strategic growth of the Banking & Finance team. This is an opportunity to shape significant finance work across sectors while upholding high professional standards in a collaborative culture.

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
• Culture that values potential, inspiration and teamwork

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a range of complex finance matters (real estate, acquisition, corporate lending, development and project finance)
• Draft, negotiate and advise on facility agreements, security documents, intercreditor arrangements, loan notes and related documentation
• Advise lenders and borrowers on new lending, refinancings and restructurings
• Coordinate transaction workstreams and multi-disciplinary teams
• Support complex domestic and international transactions, including overseas counsel collaboration
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for collaboration
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers
• Contribute to strategic growth areas within the Banking & Finance team

Key requirements

• At least 7 years’ PQE in banking and finance transactions
• Proven track record 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 team growth
• Self-motivation, initiative and an innovative mindset
• Commitment to exceptional client service and high professional standards

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Client relationship management
• Proactive and commercial mindset
• Drafting facility agreements, security documents and intercreditor arrangements
• Experience across real estate finance, acquisition finance, corporate lending, development finance and project finance
• Advising on refinancings and restructurings

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