Partner-Banking & Finance(Structured / Funds Finance) - Cardiff

Partner - Banking & Finance (Structured Finance / Funds Finance) - Cardiff
Location: Cardiff (Hybrid Working)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

A leading full service UK law firm is seeking an experienced Banking & Finance Partner to join its nationally recognised team in Cardiff. The practice advises major banks, financial institutions and borrowers across a wide range of finance matters, with particular strength in structured finance and funds finance. The team is highly regarded for its sector expertise and strong client relationships across sport, hospitality, renewables, healthcare, real estate and the public sector.

The Role
The firm is looking to speak with senior lawyers (10+ PQE) with a strong track record in structured finance and/or funds finance transactions. Responsibilities include:

• Acting for clearing banks and institutional lenders
• Advising on complex banking and finance matters, with a focus on structured finance and funds finance
• Leading transactions from structuring and negotiation through to execution and completion
• Ensuring compliance with client policies, regulatory requirements and best practice
• Managing and developing strong client relationships
• Supporting the growth of the team and contributing to strategic business development
• Mentoring and supervising junior lawyers and trainees

You will have the opportunity to build on existing client relationships while being fully supported in developing your practice and progressing your career.

Candidate Requirements
You will be an England & Wales qualified solicitor with:

• 10+ years' experience in banking and finance at a leading regional or national firm
• Proven expertise in structured finance and/or funds finance
• Strong commercial awareness and sector knowledge
• A track record of acting for lenders on complex transactions
• Experience managing and developing junior team members
• The ability to build and maintain long term client relationships
• A proactive, collaborative and commercially focused approach

Benefits
The firm offers:

• Minimum 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Two Corporate Social Responsibility days
• Birthday leave
• Death in service (2x salary)
• Auto enrolment pension scheme
• Hybrid working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Local business discounts
• Professional fees paid (role dependent)
• Employee referral incentive scheme

The firm is committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and forward thinking working environment, with a strong focus on community impact, sustainability and employee wellbeing.

How to Apply

If this opportunity is of interest or you would like a confidential discussion about your next career move, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm is an equal opportunities and disability confident employer. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds, and adjustments can be made throughout the recruitment process.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*