Banking and Finance Law Specialist
2 days ago
At Lawson Wright LLP, a newly established SRA regulated English law firm, we are seeking a bilingual (English and Mandarin) trainee and junior solicitor to join our practice mainly focusing on banking and finance related matters.
We aim to provide legal services with a long-term vision to grow into a highly respected corporate, commercial, asset finance, and banking practice in London, serving financial institutions and companies across a range of transactions. Our team aspires to develop a national presence with enhanced capabilities, while continuing to expand its global network.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist on or handle mainly banking and finance related work and some corporate and general commercial transactions and/or cases (in both English and Mandarin), including drafting, amending, negotiating and finalising transactional and case related documents.
- Carry out due diligence and/or other research or investigations, translating and/or interpretating English law governed documents, and liaising and co-ordinating with all the parties concerned.
- Assist on or handle marketing and business development related work.
- For junior solicitor only: assist on supervising trainees and/or other assistants.
- Develop and/or maintain good relationship with client and any other collaborative parties.
Requirements:
- Fluent in both English and Mandarin.
- A strong understanding of banking and finance law and also understanding of some corporate and general commercial laws.
- The ability to research and analyse complex legal issues, loan documents, security documents, and other documents related to finance transactions and some corporate and general commercial transactions.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills for drafting legal documents, communicating with clients, and negotiating terms with other parties concerned.
- A very good understanding of the business and commercial aspects of banking transactions and being able to provide legal advice that aligns with the client's commercial objectives.
- Being thorough and detail-oriented in reviewing documents to identify potential legal issues or risks.
- Working effectively as part of a legal team and collaborating with other professionals, such as bankers, financial advisors, and other lawyers involved in banking transactions.
- The ability to manage workload efficiently, meet deadlines, and prioritise tasks effectively in a fast-paced legal environment.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs, and providing high-quality legal services tailored to their requirements.
- The ability to negotiate and advocate on behalf of clients in banking and finance transactions, as well as in dispute resolution processes when necessary.
- Being able to adapt to changes in laws and regulations, as well as to evolving market conditions and client needs within the banking and finance sector.
Experience and Education:
- Sufficient working experience, including at least six months' internships/paralegal experience for trainees, and two years of trainee-solicitor experience for junior solicitors.
- An LL.B with a 2:1 or above and an LLM with Merit or above from a top 15 university in the UK.
Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 per annum.
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