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About the Role
Wedlake Bell's Banking practice is recruiting an Associate (2-4 PQE) to expand the team and continue to deliver high standards of service to clients. This is a full-time, permanent role within a small but growing team led by two former Magic-Circle partners. The role offers a busy but varied workload, close partner contact, and good client exposure for professional development.
Responsibilities
- Drafting bespoke documents and agreements for finance transactions.
- Serving as a key client contact for updates and advice.
- Project-managing deals from the banking side.
- Delivering clear and high-level legal advice on a range of banking matters.
- Acting as the day-to-day contact for advising clients on ongoing or new matters.
- Developing the practice by promoting the firm and its work to existing and potential clients.
Requirements
- Experience working in a leading banking practice.
- Demonstrable exposure to finance transactions.
- Experience drafting bespoke financing agreements for banks/other financial institutions.
- Experience reviewing finance documents when acting on the borrower side.
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
- A clear and developed understanding of banking and finance law and its commercial application.
- Strong client relationship and business-development skills.
- Strong academic history.
- Ability to 'think outside the box' and analyse.
- A high level of professionalism and integrity.
Skills
- Banking
- Finance Transactions
- Drafting bespoke financing agreements
- Reviewing finance documents
- Client relationship management
- Business development
- Legal advice
- Project management
Location
- City of London
Work Type
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 2-4 PQE
Education Level
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive starting salary and bonus
Benefits
- Comprehensive pension plan
- 25 days paid holiday per annum
- Additional leave for significant life events
- Option to purchase up to five additional days of holiday each year
- Life Assurance
- Competitive income protection scheme
- Access to Private Medical and Dental Insurance from day one
- Enhanced parental leave policies
- Employee Assistance Programme with face-to-face counselling services
- Variety of staff wellbeing initiatives including Pilates classes and subsidised gym memberships
- Range of bonus schemes recognising referrals and client introductions
About the Company
- Wedlake Bell is a Top 100 law firm offering full services across Private Client, Real Estate, Business Services, and Disputes.
- The firm has 81 Partners and a total headcount of around 400.
- The firm has grown year-on-year, attributed to the continual success of its legal teams and the dedication of its staff members.
- The firm's culture is widely-recognised as one of the best in City law, built on trust, collaboration, and mutual respect.
- The firm supports work/life balance, personal development, and building strong connections.
- The firm has regular cross-firm socials and events.
Equal Opportunity
- We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, where every individual is respected and valued.
- We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of their background or personal circumstances.