The role
We
are looking for candidates who seek experience of a broad and varied range of
banking transactions including general banking transactions, acquisition
finance, real estate finance, project finance and asset-based lending. As we
are a national team, this position can be based out of our Birmingham,
Nottingham, Manchester or Reading office. The successful candidate will have
between 4-7 years post qualification experience and will be qualified to
practice law in England and Wales or equivalent. Gateley and our Banking Team are dedicated to
your personal and professional development.
We work hard but know you are more
than a banking lawyer and we are committed to knowing, supporting and
developing all you have to offer. We are a team of happy lawyers. Gateley fully
embrace the new hybrid culture, so a mixture of both home and office working as
well as flexible working is available and encouraged.
The team
Client-focused from the outset, our Banking
and Finance team bring a sharp commercial edge to the full range of banking
& finance transactions they handle, and are seen as the "go to"
advisors for complex matters. Clients are predominantly UK based financial
institutions including the majority of the main clearing banks and challenger
banks, and also a number of specialist lenders. In addition to being instructed
by major lenders, the team acts for a wide range of businesses supporting their
needs as a borrower – both at home and abroad, across Europe and the US in
particular.
We have one of the most active private
equity and acquisition finance offerings in the market, with experience of
acting for private equity houses, management teams and debt funders (including
banks and speciality debt funds) across a number of debt structures (including
unitranche and mezzanine/second lien). We also have an extensive real estate
finance practice, with experience in real estate acquisitions, investments and
developments and managing extensive portfolios with relationships with various
lenders, major house builders and developers across a range of sectors.
The person
The
candidate will demonstrate a genuine desire to be part of a rapidly growing
team, enthusiasm and the drive to continue learning and be actively involved in
business development activities. This role will suit a solicitor, associate or
senior associate who has previous experience working in a banking team.
Candidates
will be able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes:
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Strong technical and negotiation skills
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Strong drafting experience including
facility agreements, LMA agreements, credit agreements etc
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Excellent inter-personal skills and a
confident manner in engaging with clients and colleagues at all levels
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A strong team work ethic and the ability to
work effectively under pressure
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Drive, commitment, self-motivation and a
“can do” attitude
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Discretion and professionalism at all times
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Exceptional attention to detail