Banking Solicitor (NQ – 3 Years PQE)

Job title:

Banking Solicitor (NQ – 3 Years PQE)

Company:

Morgan McKinley

Job description

The Role: Banking Solicitor (NQ – 3 Years PQE)This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and ambitious Banking Solicitor to join a leading team within a large, reputable full-service law firm. The successful candidate will play a key role in advising on a diverse range of banking and finance matters, contributing to a team with extensive experience in both domestic and international transactions.The Company:Our client is one of Ireland’s largest full-service law firms, with an established reputation for delivering legal excellence to a broad and expanding client base. The firm is committed to the professional development of its employees, offering good training, excellent experience, a strong brand, and planned career progression at all levels.Who Should Apply:We are seeking a newly qualified (NQ) Solicitor or a Solicitor with up to 3 years’ Post-Qualification Experience (PQE). For NQ candidates, it is essential to have completed a banking rotation during their training contract. This role is ideal for individuals who are keen to develop their expertise in a dynamic and challenging environment, working alongside highly experienced professionals.Key Responsibilities:As a Banking Solicitor, your duties and responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:Secured and Unsecured Lending: Assisting with and advising on a wide range of lending transactions, including drafting and negotiating facility agreements, security documents, and intercreditor arrangements for both secured and unsecured financings.Debt Restructurings and Workouts: Providing support on debt restructuring, refinancing, and workout scenarios, including advising on distressed debt and enforcement options.Regulatory Compliance: Conducting legal research and analysis on financial services regulatory matters impacting banking transactions, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.Loan Sales and Acquisitions: Assisting with large-scale loan portfolio sales and acquisitions, including due diligence, drafting transfer documentation, and advising on associated legal risks.General Corporate Lending: Advising on general corporate lending matters, including bilateral and syndicated loan facilities.Due Diligence: Conducting thorough legal due diligence in connection with various banking and finance transactions.Client Advisory: Providing clear, practical, and strategic legal advice to a diverse client base, including financial institutions, corporate borrowers, and private equity funds.Transaction Management: Assisting with the coordination and management of transactions, working closely with senior solicitors and partners.Legal Research: Undertaking comprehensive legal research and analysis on complex banking and finance issues.Collaboration and Business Development: Collaborating effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders, and supporting team know-how and business development initiatives.Requirements:Qualified Solicitor in Ireland.Newly Qualified (NQ) up to 3 years’ PQE.For NQ candidates: Must have completed a banking rotation during their training contract.Strong academic background.Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.A proactive and commercial approach to legal advice.Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.Call to Action:If you are interested in being considered for this position, please submit your CV in confidence.

Expected salary

Location

Dublin

Job date

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 06:58:41 GMT

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