Banking & Finance Associate

Job Title: Banking & Finance Solicitor

Sector: Legal / Professional Services

Location: Dublin (Hybrid)

Salary: Negotiable plus benefits

Our Client

Our client is a highly regarded commercial law firm based in Dublin with an established Banking & Finance practice. The firm advises a broad range of domestic and international clients on complex financing transactions and has a strong reputation in the Irish legal market.

Why should you apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Banking & Finance Solicitor to join a well-established team working on a diverse range of high-value financing transactions.

The position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced Partners, gain exposure to sophisticated transactions and develop strong relationships with leading financial institutions and corporate clients. The firm offers an excellent platform for long-term career development, with opportunities to take on greater responsibility and build your expertise in a commercially focused environment.

Who should apply?

This role will suit a qualified solicitor currently working within a Banking & Finance team in a commercial law firm who is looking to take the next step in their career.

The ideal candidate will have the following experience:

• 2–4 years' PQE in Banking & Finance, ideally gained within a well-regarded commercial law firm.
• Experience advising on financing transactions, including corporate lending, property finance, acquisition finance or secured lending.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and transaction management skills.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to provide practical legal advice to clients.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ambition to develop their career within a collaborative legal team.

Role and Reporting Lines

Working closely with senior lawyers and Partners within the Banking & Finance practice, the successful candidate will be involved in a broad range of financing transactions and will have the opportunity to take ownership of matters while developing their technical and commercial expertise.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Banking Transactions – Advising lenders and borrowers on a range of domestic and international financing arrangements.
• Transaction Management – Managing key aspects of financing transactions from initial instruction through to completion.
• Legal Documentation – Drafting, reviewing and negotiating facility agreements, security documents and related financing documentation.
• Client Advisory – Providing practical legal advice to financial institutions, corporate borrowers and other stakeholders.
• Commercial Lending – Working on transactions involving corporate finance, property-backed lending and other structured lending arrangements.
• Stakeholder Management – Liaising with clients, external advisers and other legal teams to ensure the efficient delivery of transactions.
• Business Development – Supporting senior members of the team in developing client relationships and contributing to the continued success of the practice.

To apply, please submit your CV to Frank Bailey who is managing this assignment via the link below