Senior Associate - Banking and Finance

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Associate to join our Banking and Finance team in our London office.

The team work with a variety of lenders, corporates and sponsors on a range of financing transactions including leverage finance, real estate finance, project finance and asset-based lending. Our specialist team work closely with their clients to really understand their needs to find the right funding solution for them. Whether it's the launch of a new project or the acquisition of a new company, we can provide innovative approaches to funding in order to meet our clients' needs.

You'll be joining a growing and ambitious team, offering excellent scope for progression, meaningful client exposure, and the opportunity to play a key role in further developing the practice. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package, alongside a collaborative and supportive working environment.

What you'll be doing:

• Advising on a broad range of banking and finance matters
• Leading on transactions with appropriate supervision, managing matters from instruction through to completion
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the firm
• Develop opportunities for referral of work across the business and actively participate in business development opportunities.

About You You will need:

• 5+ PQE with a solid background in banking and finance
• Strong experience in corporate lending and/or leveraged finance and/or real estate finance
• Confident managing transactions and client relationships with a high degree of autonomy
• Excellent technical ability and drafting skills
• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively across teams and offices
• Commercially astute, proactive and driven, with a genuine interest in developing your practice

Benefits of working with us:

• Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• Sight tests / Glasses discounts
• Bonus scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
• 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life Assurance
• 1/3 gym membership contribution
• Flu vaccinations

As HCR is an equal opportunities employer, we don't just accept differences, we celebrate them. We want to attract a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and skills to create a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and which works together to achieve the best outcome for our clients. We are privileged to be an armed forces-friendly organisation.