Sustainable Finance Lawyer

6 days ago

Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom DiverseJobsMatter Full time
Job Description

Purpose of the Role

  • We are seeking a highly skilled Finance Lawyer to join our dynamic team at DiverseJobsMatter, specializing in Social, Sustainable, and Green Finance.
  • The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance or project finance transactions and be able to actively support complex transactions.
  • As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for liaising and coordinating with fee earners from other relevant disciplines as needed.

The Team

  • Our Social, Sustainable, and Green Finance practice is a leading team in the Affordable and Social Housing finance sector across the UK.
  • We draw together a larger team of nationally recognized experts than any of our competitors, enabling us to deliver the most complex and innovative transactions.
  • We act on all aspects of Social, Sustainable, and Green funding, whether related to finance, property security, or debt capital markets.
  • The SSG team is a down-to-earth, approachable, and friendly team that encourages Associates to feel comfortable being their authentic selves.

Key Highlights

  • Acted for eleven funders and M&G Trustee Company Limited as bond trustee and security trustee on the merger of social housing providers Optivo and Southern Housing Group.
  • Acted for NatWest Structured Finance as Document Co-ordinator and Joint ESG Co-ordinator with Barclays Bank on a £900m eight funder syndicated loan facility to social housing provider Places for People.
  • Acted for eleven funders on the transition of £2.75bn financing arrangements with London & Quadrant Housing Trust into sustainability-linked loans.
  • Acted for each of Barclays Bank, National Westminster Bank, and The Royal Bank of Scotland on their respective first green loans in the social finance sector.

What to Expect in this Role

  • Due to the impact of constantly evolving Government policies, Social, Sustainable, and Green Finance continues to be high on the political agenda, resulting in a consistent and fast-paced work stream for the team.
  • You'll be part of a team addressing the most urgent environmental, social, and green issues, from decarbonization efforts to revolutionizing social housing.
  • There is always something new to learn, and the team has developed plenty of ways to share ideas and support new members.
  • Direct client exposure and engagement are expected and encouraged in this role, with a view of building and strengthening key relationships.

Your Areas of Knowledge and Expertise

  • Be a qualified lawyer with a minimum of 2 years PQE, with an experience of finance or project finance transactions.
  • Have the ability to actively support complex transactions, liaising and coordinating with fee earners from other relevant disciplines as needed.
  • The enthusiasm to develop our business and market to clients.
  • The patience and experience to develop junior associates, trainees, and paralegals in the team.
  • Have the ability to actively support complex transactions, liaising and coordinating with fee earners from other relevant disciplines as needed.
  • Strong commercial awareness – but most importantly a willingness to learn and a genuine interest in the subject.
  • Excellent organization skills.
  • Proven to work efficiently in a team.

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