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Banking & Finance Associate – Cardiff, Complex Deals – South Glamorgan

Banking & Finance Associate – Cardiff, Complex Deals in South Glamorgan. Apply in confidence through Austen Lloyd’s specialist legal recruitment team.

Competitive

Compensation

Permanent

Term

Listed

The Role

  • Advise lenders and borrowers on diverse banking and finance transactions.

  • Draft and negotiate facility agreements, security documents, and intercreditor agreements.

  • Manage transactions from instruction to completion.

  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, attending meetings as needed.

  • Coordinate transaction workstreams and support junior colleagues' development.

  • Collaborate with Corporate and Real Estate teams on cross-practice matters.

  • Contribute to business development and expand the team's client base.

About You

  • Qualified Solicitor with Banking & Finance experience.

  • Exposure to acquisition finance, property finance, development finance, restructuring, or refinancing.

  • Strong drafting, negotiation, and organisational skills.

  • Commercially aware with a proactive, client-focused approach.

  • Confident in managing transactions and building client relationships.

  • Interested in developing your practice and contributing to team growth.

What's on Offer

  • Work on complex, high-value transactions for a prestigious client base.

  • Supportive and collaborative working environment.

  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

  • Private medical insurance and pension contributions.

  • Employee assistance programme and wellbeing initiatives.

  • Enhanced parental leave and comprehensive benefits package.

  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Why This Role

Join an established team, work on quality transactions, and play an active role in the practice's growth.

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Role Summary

Salary

Competitive

Type

Permanent

Market Spotlight — South Glamorgan

The current legal recruitment landscape is highly active. Firms are prioritizing strategic hires and offering robust packages to secure top-tier talent in specialized fields.

Demand

High for experienced specialists

Discretion

100% Confidential

Why Austen Lloyd?

  • Completely confidential process
  • Direct relationships with firm partners
  • Specialist legal expertise since 2009
  • No obligation consultation

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