Senior Associate | Banking & Finance Lawyer (Bilateral & Syndicated lending)

To act as a senior associate within a global financial services environment, providing commercially pragmatic and technically robust legal support on credit and lending matters.

The role requires an experienced and self-sufficient lawyer who can independently manage complex transactions, build strong stakeholder relationships, and operate effectively within a cross-border legal team.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Advise on a wide range of credit and lending transactions, including cross-border “flow” lending deals and associated client issues.
• Negotiate and manage facility agreements, predominantly primarily based on LMA (or where applicable LSTA) documentation.
• Provide commercially focused advice on legal and reputational risks, supporting effective business decision-making.
• Support legal and regulatory initiatives, including transformation, simplification and other strategic projects.
• Develop and maintain legal guidance materials, including playbooks and negotiation templates.
• Monitor and interpret legal and regulatory developments impacting lending products and structures.
• Work collaboratively within a cross-border, multicultural legal team, adapting to different working styles and jurisdictions.
• Supervise, mentor and support junior lawyers, including delegation and oversight of work.
• Manage stakeholder relationships effectively, building credibility and trust across business teams.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with 5 - 6+ years post qualification experience gained within a leading law firm or financial institution.
• Strong experience in credit and lending, with exposure to large, complex financial transactions with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with LMA and/or LSTA documentation.
• Strong collaboration skills within international, cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong organisational, prioritisation and time management skills, particularly in high-volume environments.