The Firm:
- The firm prides itself on being a forward-thinking firm, boasting 79 offices in 45 countries and a global team of over 5,000 lawyers. With deep sector understanding and a global overview, it not only anticipates the future but actively shapes it.
- Driven by technology, the firm embraces the possibilities it opens up for developing new and better ways of delivering legal services. Their bold approach to a changing future ensures they nurture employees and recruit top talent.
- As a key player in the City and across the UK, the Financial Services team at the firm is home to 27 partners and over 100 lawyers. Engaging in a diverse range of work for and with financial institutions, the team covers FS-focused transactional work and advisory services. Their portfolio includes strategic transactions such as regulated outsourcings, commercial partnerships, distribution and hybrid projects, capital-driven transactions, risk mitigation transactions, and regulated business transfers.
- Common transactional skills among team members include drafting, negotiation, project management, and effective collaboration with specialists within the firm and on a cross-border basis. What sets them apart is their unique perspective – understanding clients' FS business and approaching transactions through the FS lens.
- They are seeking dynamic individuals with transferable transactional skills, open minds, and enthusiasm for the ever-evolving world of Financial Services. Key attributes valued include commercial acumen, pragmatism, and a passion for deal-making.
- No specific regulatory experience or knowledge is required. The team is looking for candidates with solid legal skills, coupled with inquisitive minds eager to learn on the job and develop a sector-specific focus in transactional work within the FS team.