Banking and Finance Lawyers
- Employer
- Lipson Lloyd Jones
- Location
- England, London
- Salary
- £95000 - £130000 per annum + Excellent benefits and bonus
- Closing date
- 13 Mar 2017
- Reference
- 63259
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- Practice area
- Banking and finance
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- PQE
- 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 6 years, 7 years+
- Position
- Solicitor
- Sector
- Private practice
Job Details
THE FIRM
A global law firm whose London Banking Group has a strong pipeline of work.
THE ROLE
The Banking Group is currently looking to hire two Associates.
Their work includes advising financial institutions and other lenders, sponsors, borrowers and other corporate entities on all aspects of financing transactions - from origination, negotiation and documentation to closing.
As a firm, they are noted for their expertise in acquisition finance, securitisation, bank lending, financial regulatory work and project finance, especially advising on bespoke complex transactions and those involving emerging markets as well as infrastructure finance.
The roles will involve advising clients on a wide range of matters, with a particular focus on syndicated loans, acquisition finance, project finance and trade finance.
Candidates wishing to handle a wide range of work are encouraged to apply as they can be accommodated.
Associates work in a collegiate environment, for a range of partners, and can expect to be given regular and direct contact with clients, with a culture based on associates being given the level of responsibility they are ready for.
You will be heavily involved developing relationships with clients including gaining a good knowledge of the client's businesses, economic drivers, market and sector requirements in order to ensure advice is relevant and commercial
There are also regular opportunities for in house secondments with clients and posting to other offices under the firm's associate transfer programme is also a possibility
You will be engaging in business development activities and being active in the promotion of the firm and seeking opportunities for new work
Partner prospects are good for the right candidates.
ABOUT YOU
To be considered you will be a qualified lawyer with excellent academic credentials and current experience in the banking department of a leading City or US firm.
One role will be at the 3.5-4.5pqe level and the other a senior associate with 5pqe or more.
The more junior associate may be either a trade finance specialist or a general banking lawyer while the senior associate must have extensive leveraged finance experience.
Excellent prospects are on offer within this team.
Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Please note our advertisements use PQE levels purely as a guide to the minimum level of experience required. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfill this kind of work.
Company
Lipson Lloyd-Jones (LLJ) was established in 1987. We provide comprehensive, nationwide coverage of the legal recruitment marketplace from our offices in the City of London and Manchester city centre. Combining extensive experience with state of the art methodology and personal attention, our service is tailored to meet the precise needs of clients and candidates alike.
Private Practice:
Our client base is vast, encompassing the Magic Circle, major provincial firms, countless small, medium and niche practices in London and nationwide, as well as a large portfolio of practices across the globe. Our instructions cover every legal discipline at every level.
In House:
We act on behalf of key national and multi-national players within the banking, financial services, industrial, manufacturing, construction & engineering, commercial, technology, telecoms and regulatory sectors, handling vacancies at all levels.
Professional Suport:
Our Professional Support Department, established in 1999, is dedicated to sourcing and placing lawyers within this specialist area of recruitment. Uniquely, we have two senior consultants concentrating solely on PSL placements. Their expertise, allied to regular, targeted advertising, has enabled us to develop an extensive database of exceptional candidates.
An Individual Service:
Our consultants have accumulated unrivalled experience within this most intricate and specialised of market places. Their combination of insight, professionalism, dedication and enthusiasm ensures that our clients and candidates have the edge throughout the recruitment process.
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