Overview
Professional Support Lawyer – Banking & Finance – Bristol
Fantastic opportunity to join a specialist Banking & Finance team as a Professional Support Lawyer at a top 50 firm in Bristol. This highly ranked team deliver expert legal services to a wide spectrum of clients, including borrowers, sponsors, and lenders handling transactions ranging from £1 Million to £1 Billion.
Covering sectors like energy, transport, tech, real estate, and infrastructure, the team’s expertise includes acquisition finance, project finance, real estate finance, structured finance, and asset-based lending. While much of the team’s work is UK-based, they regularly engage in cross-border matters alongside international partners.
As a Professional Support Lawyer, you will play a pivotal role to ensure technical excellence within the Banking & Finance team and support the development of its members. Key responsibilities include:
- Designing and implementing a comprehensive training program.
- Identifying skill gaps and delivering targeted training sessions.
- Managing the team’s knowledge resources and precedent documents.
- Staying updated on legal developments through research and sharing insights.
- Promoting best practices and facilitating internal knowledge-sharing.
- Supporting business strategy implementation within the team.
- Collaborating with colleagues across the firm, including marketing and innovation teams, on various initiatives.
Beyond the team, you’ll contribute to wider firm projects, aiding in knowledge management and sector-focused strategies.
Requirements
- Solid experience and technical expertise in Banking & Finance matters.
- Qualification as a Banking & Finance Lawyer through the SRA or Law Society of Scotland.
Whilst previous experience as a PSL is not essential, transferable skills in knowledge development are highly desirable.
The salary is highly competitive and further, there is a comprehensive benefits package together with flexible working policies in place.
For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.
(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Bristol, Bristol
