Banking & Finance Solicitor

Banking & Finance Solicitor

Top 30 International Law Firm

3-6 Month FTC | Start ASAP | £120,000-£130,000 FTE

An excellent opportunity has arisen at our client for a Banking & Finance lawyer to join the highly regarded Banking & Finance team of a leading Top 30 international law firm. This is a 3-6 month fixed-term contract, offering high-quality work, a collaborative culture, and exposure to a broad range of UK and cross‑border financing matters.

The Banking & Finance team advises on a wide spectrum of mid‑market and international finance transactions. The practice spans:

• Acquisition finance
• Corporate lending
• Leveraged finance
• Asset and receivables finance
• Infrastructure and project finance
• Fund finance
• Debt capital markets and derivatives

• Acting for banks, private equity sponsors and corporate borrowers on a wide range of syndicated and bilateral facilities.
• Drafting and negotiating loan agreements (senior and mezzanine), security documentation, intercreditor agreements and ancillary documents.
• Advising on leveraged acquisition finance structures and corporate lending transactions for both lenders and borrowers.
• Drafting and advising on receivables and asset‑backed finance arrangements.
• Supporting on project finance mandates, including drafting and negotiating project‑related finance documents.
• Coordinating cross‑border matters, liaising with overseas counsel and managing legal opinions.
• Advising on hedging arrangements, including ISDA documentation and related credit support.
• Working closely with internal teams across corporate, real estate, pensions and construction on multidisciplinary matters.

• Qualified solicitor with ideally 3+ PQE in Banking & Finance from a leading law firm.
• Strong technical understanding of finance transactions and experience running matters with an appropriate level of autonomy.
• Confident drafter and negotiator with strong commercial awareness.
• Collaborative, solutions‑focused and able to build trust with partners and clients.
• Strong communication skills and able to slot seamlessly into a fast‑paced, high‑performing team.

If you are a Banking & Finance lawyer available at short notice and interested in a high‑quality interim role within a top‑tier practice, please apply ASAP.

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

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