Banking Solicitor (Nq - 3 Years Pqe)

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Location : Dublin City Centre, Ireland

Job Category : Legal Services

EU work permit required : Yes

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Job Reference : JN -072025-1984718_1751638981

Job Views : 4

Posted : 04.07.2025

Expiry Date : 18.08.2025

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Job Description : The Role : Banking Solicitor (NQ - 3 Years PQE)

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and ambitious Banking Solicitor to join a leading team within a large, reputable full-service law firm.

The successful candidate will play a key role in advising on a diverse range of banking and finance matters, contributing to a team with extensive experience in both domestic and international transactions.

The Company :

Our client is one of Ireland's largest full-service law firms, with an established reputation for delivering legal excellence to a broad and expanding client base.

The firm is committed to the professional development of its employees, offering good training, excellent experience, a strong brand, and planned career progression at all levels.

Who Should Apply :

We are seeking a newly qualified (NQ) Solicitor or a Solicitor with up to 3 years' Post-Qualification Experience (PQE).

For NQ candidates, it is essential to have completed a banking rotation during their training contract.

This role is ideal for individuals who are keen to develop their expertise in a dynamic and challenging environment, working alongside highly experienced professionals.

Key Responsibilities :

As a Banking Solicitor, your duties and responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to :

Secured and Unsecured Lending : Assisting with and advising on a wide range of lending transactions, including drafting and negotiating facility agreements, security documents, and intercreditor arrangements for both secured and unsecured financings.

Debt Restructurings and Workouts : Providing support on debt restructuring, refinancing, and workout scenarios, including advising on distressed debt and enforcement options.

Regulatory Compliance : Conducting legal research and analysis on financial services regulatory matters impacting banking transactions, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Loan Sales and Acquisitions : Assisting with large-scale loan portfolio sales and acquisitions, including due diligence, drafting transfer documentation, and advising on associated legal risks.

General Corporate Lending : Advising on general corporate lending matters, including bilateral and syndicated loan facilities.

Due Diligence : Conducting thorough legal due diligence in connection with various banking and finance transactions.

Client Advisory : Providing clear, practical, and strategic legal advice to a diverse client base, including financial institutions, corporate borrowers, and private equity funds.

Transaction Management : Assisting with the coordination and management of transactions, working closely with senior solicitors and partners.

Legal Research : Undertaking comprehensive legal research and analysis on complex banking and finance issues.

Collaboration and Business Development : Collaborating effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders, and supporting team know-how and business development initiatives.

Requirements :

Qualified Solicitor in Ireland.

Newly Qualified (NQ) up to 3 years' PQE.

For NQ candidates : Must have completed a banking rotation during their training contract.

Strong academic background.

Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

A proactive and commercial approach to legal advice.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Call to Action :

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please submit your CV in confidence.

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