Banking & Finance Solicitor

Banking & Finance Solicitor, Belfast, £Neg.

Overview

Pathway is working with a leading top-tier commercial law firm in Belfast City Centre to recruit a Banking & Finance Solicitor with approximately 25 years PQE.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious solicitor to join a highly regarded Banking & Finance team and work on a broad range of sophisticated, high-value transactions.

The successful candidate will work alongside experienced partners and senior lawyers, advising an impressive client base including financial institutions, lenders, borrowers, corporates and investors.

The role offers high-quality transactional work, excellent client exposure and strong opportunities for continued career development within a leading commercial practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise lenders, borrowers and corporate clients on a broad range of banking and finance matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate facility agreements, security documentation and associated transaction documents.
• Advise on corporate lending, acquisition finance, real estate and development finance and other financing transactions.
• Assist with complex and high-value transactions from initial instruction through to completion.
• Manage conditions precedent and transaction completion processes.
• Liaise directly with clients, other legal advisers and relevant third parties.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across other practice areas, including Corporate, Real Estate and Restructuring.
• Develop strong relationships with existing clients and contribute to the continued growth of the Banking & Finance practice.
• Support junior solicitors and trainees where appropriate.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Qualified solicitor with approximately 25 years PQE.
• Relevant Banking & Finance experience gained within a commercial law firm.
• Strong transactional experience and a sound understanding of finance documentation.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Commercially focused with the ability to provide practical, solutions-driven advice.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Proactive, collaborative and keen to continue developing within a leading Banking & Finance practice.

Whats on Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus.
• Opportunity to join a top-tier commercial law firm in Belfast.
• High-quality and complex Banking & Finance work.
• Exposure to an impressive client base and significant transactions.
• Excellent support from highly regarded partners and senior lawyers.
• Strong opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Belfast City Centre location.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Banking & Finance Solicitor looking to take the next step in their career within one of Belfasts leading commercial law practices.

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Skills:
banking law finance law banking solicitor transactional

Benefits:
career progression bonus competitive salary flexibility

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