Job Description

Banking and Finance Senior Associate - Cardiff
*NEW* opportunity to join a leading 'Top 100' law firm in their tier 1 ranked banking and finance team.
We are instructed by one of Cardiff's leading heavyweight law firms who are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Associate to bolster their thriving banking and finance team based in their central and impressive offices in Cardiff.
This tier 1 ranked banking and finance team advises various banks, financial institutions, and borrowers on acquisition, leveraged, syndicated, property investment, development, and renewable energy finance. Highly regarded in the sector, they offer expertise onb both a regional and national level across a variety of industries.
Due to growth, they are seeking a Senior Associate (5+ PQE) to join them and the successful candidate can expect to:

• Represent clearing banks, institutional lenders, high-profile corporate borrowers, and public sector clients (e.g., registered social landlords, Welsh Government, Higher Education clients).
• Advise on banking and finance matters including funds, acquisition, and real estate finance.
• Collaborate with corporate, commercial property, and construction teams.
• Draft loan agreements (standard and LMA documentation), security documents, and intercreditor agreements.
• Manage transactions from credit sanction to drawdown.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Lead smaller financial transactions from drafting to execution and assisting on complex transactions.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer in England and Wales with 5+ years' experience in banking and finance at a leading firm. You will be proficient with LMA documentation, be commercially aware with exceptional technical expertise and communication skills.
For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.
(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
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*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.*

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