Associate / Senior Associate - Banking -Exeter

Associate / Senior Associate - Banking -Exeter

Location: Exeter

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (Hybrid working available)

Salary: £75,000 - £95,000 (depending on experience)

A dynamic and forward thinking law firm is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its highly experienced Banking team in Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a collaborative, agile environment, advising on high value and complex finance transactions while contributing to the continued growth of a nationally recognised practice.

The Role

You'll be responsible for leading and supporting a wide variety of finance matters, including:

• Real estate finance
• Acquisition finance
• Corporate lending
• Development finance
• Project finance
• Impact investment transactions

Your work will include drafting, negotiating and advising on facility agreements, security documents, intercreditor arrangements, loan notes and related finance documentation. You will advise both lenders and borrowers on new lending arrangements, refinancings and restructurings, and manage transaction workstreams across multi disciplinary teams.

You will also:

• Support domestic and international transactions, including working with overseas counsel
• Build and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted adviser
• Identify opportunities for collaboration and business development
• Mentor and support junior lawyers
• Contribute to strategic growth areas within the team

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• 3-6 years' PQE in banking and finance
• A strong track record of leading finance transactions and managing client relationships
• Experience across sectors such as sustainable economy, impact investing, financial services, private wealth, real estate or international finance
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence communicating at all levels
• A commercial, proactive and professional approach
• Ability to build networks, develop business and contribute to team growth
• Initiative, self motivation and enthusiasm for career development

Benefits

The firm offers:

• A flexible, agile and supportive working environment
• Hybrid working arrangements
• A collaborative culture focused on growth, innovation and professional development
• Opportunities to work on high value, complex and market leading transactions
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A commitment to inclusion, belonging and wellbeing

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other personal characteristic.

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.