Banking & Finance Associate - Legal 100, Surrey

New! - we are assisting a leading Legal 100 who are looking to appoint an ambitious Banking & Finance Associate (1 PQE+) to their growing Banking & Finance team based in Surrey. The firm are recognised for their modern approach and regularly attract praise for exceeding client expectations. We are looking for a technically competent, personable, and commercially minded / ambitious individual to work within one of the largest specialist finance practices outside London and with a team that is top-ranked in Chambers UK.

This fast-growing and dynamic team carry out a wide variety of work including: acquisition/leveraged finance, real estate finance, asset based lending, trade finance, venture debt and corporate cross-over debt products.

This is one of the few firms outside London who can comfortably manage high value club and syndicated finance transactions and the smaller value, bilateral deals. The team also have significant international reach, with well-established links across the world with tried and tested partner firms who frequently engage us on the English law aspects of banking and finance transactions. 

The ideal experience would include some of the following: leveraged finance; real estate finance and invoice discounting but any general corporate finance exposure would also be an asset. If you are an existing corporate solicitor but maybe considering a transition into banking and finance, we would like to speak with you in strictest confidence.

We are looking for a consistently good academic record with a minimum 2:1 at degree level. Regional ties to the Thames Valley are preferable. 

A genuine appetite for business development is essential.

In return, you will be working with Chambers-rated Banking Partners on high-value and high-profile banking transactions for UK and International clients spanning a diverse range of exciting sectors from media, technology, retail to aviation.

You can expect early client contact and career progression prospects are excellent for the right person. The firm can offer an attractive work-life balance and high quality work with early client contact.

A generous financial package is on offer with excellent prospects for rapid career progression.

To apply, please submit your CV via the link below or contact:  ben@stonorlegal.com