Banking / Leverage Finance Attorney

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The Department

The English banking group is responsible for advising the firm and its clients on all aspects of English banking law around the world and is regularly engaged in assisting on transactions where clients are in the United States or Asia, as well as European transactions.  Cross-border financing transactions are a staple for the group and the group is regularly ranked in the top tier for banking and financing advice to Sponsors in Chambers UK.  Whilst the "sweet spot" of the group is acquisition and leveraged finance (especially cross-border), it is regularly engaged in all forms of debt financing and restructuring transactions and is especially renowned for its ability to devise innovative solutions to novel scenarios.  This ability to mix the new with the old is particularly useful where; as is often the case, a bespoke rather than standard solution is required by the clients.  An ability to think outside the box, take ownership of transactions, be organised and to co-ordinate lawyers in multiple jurisdictions, as well as an unfailing team-spirited mentality are key to success in the group.

The Role

The new hire will join the banking group in London where you will undertake a wide variety of work.  Whilst working within a small and close-knit team, your individual input will be valued and you will have the chance to work on high quality transactions, advising both financial institutions and corporate clients.  You will be regularly exposed to clients from the start and are encouraged to market to those clients to build the firm's relationship.  There is no fixed development path: as the partners feel you are ready, you will be asked to tackle the next challenge.  Your development is as key to the group as it is to you.

Person Specification

We are looking for an individual with 2 years or more relevant experience.  The successful individual will, over time, be required to manage transactions from start to finish and assist with the development of junior members of the team.  You will have excellent experience in managing client relationships and have the interpersonal skills to fit into a collegiate team. You will have a strong career history to date, and currently work for a well regarded law firm.  A first-class academic record is essential.

Remuneration

The firm pays generous rates and provide their lawyers with a highly competitive benefits package.  As of 2013, the package includes:

• Discretionary year-end bonus
• Technology allowance
• 22 days holiday and 3 personal days
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and parental leave
• Private medical insurance
• Permanent health insurance
• Travel insurance
• Life assurance
• Subsidised cafeteria
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Joining fee at a Canary Wharf gym

Training and Development

The firm training programme has evolved over the years as the firm has grown and assists our lawyers in their development by providing them with the necessary skills to take on as much responsibility as they are ready for.  The programme includes:

• Regular know-how meetings.  Our partners participate in City committees that contribute to the development of laws and regulations.
• Weekly and monthly training seminars and workshops for all levels covering legal topics relevant to the firm's practice areas and skills.  These are presented by partners and associates and external specialists, QC's and other professionals.
• Monthly banking group meetings for the offices in Europe and Asia.
• Monthly banking group meetings for all the offices (by video).
• Targeted banking group training sessions (such as an annual, inter-active seminar on financial covenants from an external presenter)
• Live video-links to seminars presented across their network of offices.