Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• In our thriving SSG Finance and ESG teams, growth in new and existing transactional work has created several opportunities for talented individuals to manage transactions from instruction to post-completion and support the delivery of excellent client service.

• This role is your chance to step into a hands-on, high-impact position where you'll be the central point of contact for all stakeholders (internal teams, clients and third parties) and coordinate and drive significant finance transactions seamlessly, collaboratively and proactively.

• If you're someone who enjoys variety, thrives when organising complexity, are eager to learn, and wants to make a difference via socially-oriented finance work, this is for you.

THE TEAM

• Our SSG Finance team has been ranked Tier 1 in the UK by the 2026 edition of Chambers & Partners and holds a 1st Tier national ranking with the Legal 500.

• Our clients include UK and international lenders, investors and institutions who (at both an institutional and individual level) are also passionate about using finance to support, fund and drive changes which meet sustainability challenges.

• The team works primarily with funders of social projects in the UK and includes work on some of the UK's most innovative and socially purposeful financing transactions covering affordable/social housing, sustainability-linked funding, decarbonisation initiatives and more.

• Our team is split between our Leeds, London and Manchester offices, though for this role we are specifically looking for colleagues in Leeds and/or Manchester.

• You will join a group that values strong relationships, regular social engagement, and a sense of shared mission, so you will not only be working with great colleagues, but you will also feel part of something meaningful.

WHAT TO EXPECT IN THIS ROLE
The following list, whilst not exhaustive, gives a flavour of what you would be required to do in the role:

• Manage day-to-day non-legal aspects of multiple transactions, tracking progress, keeping relevant stakeholder updated and ensuring deliverables are met on time.

• Coordinate across departments (Finance, Document Production, Risk, fee earners) and external stakeholders to keep matters progressing smoothly.

• Assist fee earners with standard or ancillary documentation and transaction updates, outlining responsibilities throughout the course of a transaction and managing the delivery of all actions.

• Act as a trusted ambassador for the firm and the team, communicating confidently and proactively with clients and third parties and providing a high level of client service.

• Demonstrate initiative, adaptability and a strong team spirit to maintain momentum and drive excellent outcomes.

YOUR AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

• Experience of working in a comparable role (in professional services, financial services or legal services) managing client-facing processes or projects.

• Strong organisational and project-management skills, with the ability to independently manage multiple moving parts and multiple on-going transactions simultaneously, at times to tight deadlines.

• Confident and consultative stakeholder manager, with evidenced experience of engaging with internal and external stakeholders of all levels.

• Strong attention to detail with the curiosity to identify, understand and drive imaginative solutions with a problem-solving mindset.

• The ability to prioritise and adapt in a dynamic environment, while being comfortable in managing conflicting requirements, prioritising urgent requests as needed.

• Competence with IT/document-management tools.

• A willingness to learn, develop and embrace new responsibilities.

• An interest in finance, sustainability or social housing would be a bonus!

OUR FIRM
Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are valued, encouraged, and challenged to fulfil your potential in a supportive and collegiate environment. Our culture of improvement, growth and collaboration delivers results, drives innovation, and rewards ambition.
We not only provide technical excellence and experience but, crucially, demonstrate real insight into our clients and what really matters to them and as such we are natural choice for FTSE100 clients and their equivalents in other markets.
Our success has been built by people from the widest range of backgrounds, locations, and perspectives. We have a number of employee networks that provide space to discuss the differences that make us who we are and celebrate this at AG.
Our people enjoy strong support for lifestyle and wellbeing: flexible working practices, inclusive networks, and a genuine focus on creating a work-environment where you can thrive. Here at AG, we value your success just as much as our own. When you grow, we grow.
OUR APPROACH: IMAGINE THE BEST YOU CAN BE
Everything we've accomplished can be traced back to our people and the way we work. Our reputation is something we are proud of, and constantly invest in.
Here, you'll do high calibre work, with high-character colleagues who care for one another and our clients.
Are you up for the challenge?

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