AJ Chambers are pleased to be working with a top law firm who are currently recruiting for a Associate- Banking to Join their growing legal team.

Main Duties:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating all manner of banking and capital markets documentation
• Interact directly with clients; understand and meet their deadlines
• To be fully involved in marketing and business development in a client focussed manner
• Organise and maintain tidy and accurate files
• To provide support to the other fee earners within the department and to share knowledge as and when required
• To follow departmental procedures, the Solicitor’s Accounts rules and the Firm’s policies and procedures as detailed in the Office Manual
• Assisting with enquiries made by both clients and other fee earners and chasing paperwork where necessary
• To provide clients with monthly invoices and progress reports as and when required
• Organise and maintain tidy and accurate files both in hard copy and electronically and to ensure compliance
• Meet/exceed monthly billing targets

Key requirements:

• You will be a Solicitor with 5 years+ PQE experience of general banking law and/or capital markets transactions.
• Experience of charity law, housing association law and regulatory experience would also be an advantage but is not essential
• You will have a strong academic background, ideally gaining a 2:1 or First at degree level (or equivalent)
• Much of the work is non-repetitive, thus requiring clear thinking and excellent drafting skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Self-motivated with an ability to prioritise a demanding workload

Benefits:

• Hybrid module once successful after probation.
• Training and development opportunities
• Bonus Scheme
• Private Healthcare

Please contact Laura Turner @ AJ Chambers to find out more.