Banking & Finance Lawyer (2-5 years')

Job Description

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a banking & finance lawyer to join a leading international law firm’s highly regarded Finance team in Scotland. With offices in both Glasgow and Edinburgh, this hybrid role offers the chance to work on complex, high-value transactions for an impressive roster of clients.

The Role
You will handle a broad range of finance work acting for both lenders and borrowers, including major UK and international banks, insurers, debt funds, and some of Scotland’s most successful corporates. The work spans corporate banking, general lending, and structured finance matters, with direct responsibility for transactions from start to finish.

This is a career-enhancing role offering exposure to cutting-edge deals, as well as the chance to contribute to marketing and business development initiatives. You’ll also benefit from an award-winning learning and development programme designed to accelerate your professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on a variety of corporate banking and finance transactions for lenders and borrowers.
• Managing transactions from initial instruction through to completion.
• Drafting and negotiating key finance documents.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Supporting business development and networking initiatives.

About You

• 2–5 years’ PQE in banking and finance, gained in a reputable private practice setting.
• Experience in general corporate banking work across a variety of transactions.
• Qualified in Scots law or English law.
• Strong technical knowledge and commercial awareness.
• Excellent drafting, communication, and negotiation skills.Ability to work collaboratively in a team and take initiative.
• Enthusiasm for business development and client relationship management.

Why Apply?
This role offers the rare combination of top-tier transactional work, high levels of client contact, and the flexibility of hybrid working in either Glasgow or Edinburgh. You will work alongside some of the most highly regarded finance lawyers in the market, with the support and resources of a major international firm.

If you’re an ambitious banking & finance lawyer looking to take the next step in your career, this is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team with genuine scope for progression.

How to Apply
For more information, please contact Melissa Tang at G2 Legal for a confidential discussion or please apply with an up to date CV. T: 0131 278 0000