Senior Solicitor - Banking and Finance

• Location: UK - Cardiff
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: Competitive

Our client, a leading full-service UK law firm, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Solicitor with over 10 years of post-qualification experience in Banking and Finance. This role is ideal for a candidate with a strong background in structured finance and/or funds finance transactions.

Day-to-Day of the Role:

• Act as a legal advisor for clearing banks and other institutional lenders.
• Provide expert advice and representation on banking and finance matters, with a specific focus on structured finance and funds finance transactions.
• Lead and oversee complex financial transactions from structuring and negotiation to execution and closing, ensuring compliance with client policies and requirements and operating best practices.
• Develop and maintain existing client relationships, enhancing the firm's reputation in the banking and finance sector.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Must be a qualified lawyer in England and Wales with at least 10 years of experience in banking and finance, acquired at a leading regional or national firm.
• Demonstrated high degree of sector knowledge and commercial awareness.
• Proven experience in acting for lenders on structured finance and/or funds finance transactions.
• Strong ability to manage and develop client relationships.
• Experienced in managing and mentoring junior solicitors and trainees.

Benefits:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Two Corporate Social Responsibility days.
• Birthday day off.
• Death in service benefit equivalent to twice the annual salary.
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme.
• Hybrid working model.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounts for local businesses.
• Professional fees paid (subject to requirement for your role).
• Employee recruitment incentive scheme.

How to Apply:

To apply for the Senior Solicitor position in Banking and Finance, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.