Banking and Finance Associate
Edinburgh – £65,000
I am assisting a prestigious global law firm in their search for a talented Banking & Finance Associate to join their ambitious and dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a broad range of finance matters, representing both lenders and borrowers across high-profile transactions. The role offers the chance to work with top-tier banks, insurers, debt funds, and some of Scotland's most successful corporations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handle all aspects of lending transactions for a diverse range of clients, including banks and major corporates.
- Contribute to business development and marketing initiatives, enhancing your professional exposure.
- Benefit from our client’s award-winning learning and development programmes.
- 2-7 years post-qualification experience (PQE) in general banking, from private practice.
- Strong knowledge of corporate banking law, with experience across a variety of transactions.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to manage your workload effectively, work well in a team, and use initiative.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
- Team-oriented and proactive in sharing knowledge and collaborating with colleagues.
- Clear and concise communicator.
- Client-focused with a commitment to delivering excellent service.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and sound judgement.
- Highly motivated, with a strong desire to succeed and grow.
Apply today to explore this opportunity!
1. What were you doing before you joined Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment?
Prior to starting at Douglas Scott, I graduated from The University of Strathclyde with a Psychology degree. I then joined another legal recruitment firm in Manchester where I focused on the Chicago legal market for 10 months.
2. What are you most looking forward to in your new role?
I am looking forward to getting to know the team at Douglas Scott. I am also excited to gain expertise in a new legal market hopefully making lots of successful placements!
3. If you weren’t in recruitment what would you be doing?
If I didn’t go into recruitment, I would have most likely completed my master’s in forensic psychology and pursued a career in that field.
4. Tell us something that people might not know about you?
Something people might not know is I was born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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Job Spec:
- Area of Law: Banking Law
- Type: Solicitor / FILEX
- Salary: £65,000
- Term: Permanent
- Location: Edinburgh
- Reference: 1041311
