Banking & Capital Markets Lawyer 5pqe+

THE FIRM

A long established firm.

THE ROLE.

Within a Banking & Governance team which is a leader in its field with substantial experience of complex mainly property related finance and corporate and commercial work.

Much of this is for its "not for profit" clients, predominantly housing associations and local authorities; where the relationship with many of them stretches back well over twenty years.

The team is the leading legal adviser to housing associations on all of their debt funding activities, including loans, private placements, listed bond issues, security, hedging arrangements and debt re-structuring as part of any merger.

The team has a strong work ethos within a supportive and happy work environment.

The work involves:
Banking, predominantly advising borrowers on loan agreements and security, listed bond issues, private placements, ISDA agreements and PFI loan agreements and related funding agreements.

THE CANDIDATE

A Solicitor with 5pqe+ who has a Banking and/or Capital Markets background.

This should include drafting, reviewing and negotiating all manner of banking and capital markets documentation;

Experience of charity law, housing association law and regulatory experience would also be an advantage but is not essential;

You will have a strong academic background, ideally gaining a 2:1 or First at degree level (or equivalent);

Much of the work is non-repetitive, thus requiring clear thinking and excellent drafting skills;


Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal are required and you should be self-motivated with an ability to prioritise a demanding workload;

Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.