Senior Associate

Department/Division

Banking & Finance

Permanent

6+

Partner

Hybrid

To undertake a broad range of finance work, including corporate lending and real estate finance, as a senior lawyer within our market-leading Banking and Finance team. You will advise a diverse client base, including major UK and international banks, alternative lenders, debt funds, investors and corporate borrowers - including some of the largest and most successful corporates in Scotland and beyond.

Our team is integrated across our Edinburgh, Glasgow and London offices, and you will work collaboratively with colleagues across all three locations. Many of our transactions have a cross-border element, providing the opportunity to work with Dentons' extensive global network and advise on high-value, multi-jurisdictional transactions.

You will take a leading role in managing transactions, building strong client relationships and supervising and developing junior lawyers. You will also be encouraged to contribute to business development, thought leadership and client initiatives. In return, you will benefit from Dentons' collaborative culture, extensive know-how resources and award-winning learning and development programmes that support your continued professional growth.

• Significant post-qualification experience (typically 6+ PQE) advising on a broad range of finance transactions, including corporate lending and real estate finance, gained within a leading private practice firm (we are happy to consider Scots law and/or English law candidates).
• Strong technical knowledge of banking and finance law, with demonstrable experience advising lenders and/or borrowers on complex secured lending transactions.
• Experience of leading transactions, managing matters from inception to completion and coordinating multidisciplinary teams across banking, real estate, corporate and other practice areas.
• Commercially minded, with a genuine interest in the banking and finance market and a commitment to keeping abreast of legal, market and regulatory developments affecting the sector.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and build credibility with clients, colleagues and external advisers at all levels.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and manage multiple transactions simultaneously.
• A collaborative approach, with the confidence to work independently, supervise junior lawyers and contribute positively to a high-performing team.
• Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to respond to changing client requirements and evolving market conditions.
• Demonstrable experience in developing and maintaining strong client relationships, with a focus on delivering commercially pragmatic advice and excellent client service.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify practical solutions to complex legal and commercial issues.
• Ambitious, proactive and committed to developing a long-term career within a leading international Banking & Finance practice.
• A genuine enthusiasm for business development, with experience of supporting client initiatives, networking, profile-raising activities and identifying opportunities to strengthen existing and new client relationships.

• Builds strong and collaborative relationships across the Banking & Finance team and the wider firm, working seamlessly with colleagues across jurisdictions and practice areas. Actively supports the development of junior lawyers and contributes to an inclusive, high-performing team culture.
• Communicates clearly, confidently and effectively, both verbally and in writing, tailoring advice to clients and stakeholders while building trusted relationships.
• Embraces new ways of working and changing client needs, promoting innovation and the effective use of legal technology and AI to enhance client service and delivery.
• Develops trusted adviser relationships by understanding clients' commercial objectives and delivering responsive, pragmatic and high-quality legal advice.
• Applies sound legal judgement and commercial awareness to analyse complex issues, manage risk and deliver practical, solution-focused outcomes.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to excellence, taking ownership of matters, leading transactions efficiently and consistently delivering high-quality work to demanding deadlines.
• Displays confidence, professionalism and…