Banking Partner - Law Firm

Our client, is a well-established and highly regarded mid-sized commercial law firm with an excellent reputation for delivering practical, commercially focused legal advice to a broad range of Irish and international clients.

As the Banking & Finance practice continues to expand, the firm is seeking an experienced Banking & Finance Partner to play a leading role in the continued growth of the department. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Partner or Senior Banking Lawyer looking to join a collaborative partnership where business development is encouraged, client relationships are valued and entrepreneurial thinking is rewarded.

Salary: to €130k

Benefits: Bonus, Pension, Healthcare, Hybrid Working, Equity Partnership Opportunity, Business Development Support

Total Package: Up to €170k

The successful candidate will advise a broad client base including domestic and international lenders, borrowers, developers and financial institutions across a wide range of complex financing transactions, while working closely with colleagues across Corporate, Real Estate, Construction and Insolvency to deliver seamless client solutions.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead on a broad range of banking and finance transactions for domestic and international clients.
• Advise lenders, borrowers, developers and investors on acquisition, development, real estate and corporate finance transactions.
• Manage secured and unsecured lending matters, refinancing, restructurings and syndicated lending transactions.
• Build and strengthen long-term client relationships while identifying opportunities to grow existing accounts.
• Play an active role in developing and implementing the firm's Banking & Finance growth strategy.
• Mentor and develop associates and senior associates within the team.
• Support business development initiatives through networking, client presentations and thought leadership.
• Maintain a strong profile within the banking and financial services market.
• Ensure the delivery of commercially focused, practical legal advice to clients operating in fast-moving sectors.

The Person

This opportunity will suit an established Banking & Finance Partner or an ambitious Senior Associate, Of Counsel or Legal Director with a demonstrable track record who is ready to take the next step in their career.

You will also have:

• Significant post-qualification experience specialising in Banking & Finance law.
• Strong experience advising on acquisition finance, real estate finance, development finance and secured lending transactions.
• Experience acting for banks, alternative lenders, borrowers, investors or financial institutions.
• An established professional network and proven business development capability.
• Excellent technical drafting and negotiation skills.
• A commercial, pragmatic approach with the ability to deliver practical solutions to complex transactions.
• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring and developing junior lawyers.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• The ambition to help shape and grow a successful Banking & Finance practice.