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Solicitor - Banking & Finance

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Douglas Scott

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United Kingdom , Glasgow

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Salary:

50000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

A leading law firm with a strong national presence is looking to recruit a Newly Qualified to 2-year PQE Solicitor to join its highly regarded Banking & Finance team, based in either Edinburgh or Glasgow. The team is one of the largest and most experienced in Scotland, advising a broad client base that includes financial institutions, corporate borrowers, sponsors, and other key players in the finance sector.

Job Responsibility:

  • involved in a wide range of transactional matters including corporate lending, real estate finance, clean energy and infrastructure finance
  • supporting on cross-border deals and financial regulatory matters

Requirements:

  • Newly Qualified to 2-year PQE Solicitor
  • experience in banking and finance during traineeship
  • strong drafting and analytical skills
  • commercial awareness
  • interest in transactional work
  • excellent communication and time management skills
  • proactive and solution-focused approach to legal advice
  • keen interest in developing expertise across sectors such as energy, hospitality, and technology
  • collaborative mindset
  • ability to work effectively across teams

Nice to have:

familiarity with legal technology tools—such as e-signing platforms, document automation, and AI-based contract analysis

What we offer:
  • supportive, inclusive, and high-performing environment
  • excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development
  • ongoing training
  • CPD support
  • access to cutting-edge resources and technology
  • encouraged to participate in business development activities
  • contribute to firm-wide initiatives
  • play a role in shaping the future of the practice

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 25, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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