Role Overview

As a newly qualified solicitor, you will engage in a diverse array of responsibilities within the Banking & Finance division, contributing to the team's overall success and development.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Preparing, negotiating, and finalizing financial agreements, including both facility and security documents, utilizing LMA templates as well as Birketts' proprietary precedents.
• Drafting, negotiating, and finalizing supplementary documents such as fee letters, undertakings, and corporate authorizations.
• Overseeing transactions and collaborating with colleagues on larger deals.
• Participating in meetings with clients and other legal firms.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional attention to detail, ensuring that all work and documentation consistently meet high standards. A flexible work approach is essential to meet client deadlines and maintain regular communication with clients. An interest in business development is also important.

Commitment to Equality

We are dedicated to recruiting individuals based on their qualifications and experience, ensuring that all applications are treated fairly and equally, regardless of sexual orientation, race, disability, religious beliefs, or any other protected characteristic. We strive to provide equal opportunities throughout the recruitment process.

Employee Benefits

One of the most rewarding aspects of working at Birketts is our comprehensive benefits package. We value our employees and regularly review our rewards to reflect this. In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect:

• 25 days of annual leave (FTE) plus public holidays, increasing with service
• Long Service holiday reward – an additional week for every 10 years of continuous service
• Private Healthcare through BUPA (available after successful completion of probation)
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer contribution / 5% employee contribution)
• Staff Profit Share / Salary sacrifice options (Pensions, Staff Profit Share)
• Life Assurance at 4 times salary / Permanent Health Insurance
• Paid ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) day
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Season Ticket Loan
• Gym Flex membership
• Electric car scheme
• Dress for your Day Policy
• Agile Working Policy