Beschreibung

The Business:    

Greenberg Traurig LLP is a global powerhouse with over 2,650 lawyers in 47 locations worldwide. Established in London in 2009, GT’s London office has expanded through strategic growth to become a full-service, multidisciplinary practice with more than 140 highcalibre lawyers. We provide tailored, partner-led strategic advice and efficient, cost-effective legal services to UK and international clients. 

Our London team advises on a broad spectrum of domestic and cross-border legal issues, including in the areas of Arbitration, Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Civil Fraud & Business Disputes, Corporate/M&A, Data Protection & Privacy, Employment, Competition Law and Regulatory, Funds, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Private Equity, Real Estate, Regulatory, Restructuring & Insolvency, Tax, and White Collar Crime & Investigations. 

Reflective of London’s multifaceted business community, our client base is varied across many sectors, including real estate / real assets, energy, infrastructure, transport, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, retail, financial, and digital & communications. 

Our commitment to building long-term relationships with clients as well as establishing new ones has led to the office being consistently recognised by leading legal directories, including Chambers & Partners and Legal 500. 

In addition, creating a diverse and inclusive work culture that offers our employees the opportunity and support they need to succeed is a core value for us at GT. We want to ensure potential employees are supported through the recruitment process and therefore we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that are required at any stage of the process or upon joining GT. 

With strong support from senior management, we are in the process of expanding our global finance capabilities, with London and New York as the main engines of this growth. 

The Role:    

This role requires a motivated and ambitious lawyer to work within the Banking & Finance team in our London Office. This role may include an element of REF work from time-to-time, but the main focus is on non-REF work. 

Greenberg Traurig is one of the largest law firms in the world and as a consequence the successful applicant will be involved in interacting not just with colleagues in our London based Finance & Restructuring Group, but also our global colleagues whose clients require UK support. 

We are looking for candidates who have meaningful experience in respect of multiple aspects of secured lending work, including drafting and leading on the negotiation of cross-border lending and security arrangements, senior facility agreements, senior / junior facility agreements and intercreditor agreements, security granted by / over assets located in a range of jurisdictions as well as general banking & finance advisory work.

Candidates should have worked across the transaction life-cycle, advising on
preliminary agreements (non-disclosure agreements and term sheets), drafting and negotiating key deal documents, subsequent amendments and modifications, refinancings and repayments / prepayments. Please note 1-day WFH, 4 days in the office is required.
 

Responsibilities:   

• Drafting and negotiating key deal documents.
  
• Manage all client work allocated to them, liaising with clients, managing expectations and providing consistently excellent client service.
• Providing guidance and expert advice to other colleagues as required.
• Self-motivated business development and business development with the wider team .
  
• Exercising high standards of client care in a professional and friendly manner.
  
• Contributing to team training and know-how.
• Keeping up to date with caselaw, policy and planned reforms.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements. 

Experience, Skills and personal attributes:   

• Enthusiasm.
• Experience of working within a leading banking & finance team on lender-side roles is essential.
• Equivalent experience on borrower / sponsor side roles would be beneficial.
• Excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand complex legal principles and apply them accordingly.
• Excellent drafting skills and communication skills (both written and oral).
• Keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• A commercial and pragmatic outlook.
• Ability to work well under pressure, to manage simultaneous workstreams to tight deadlines, with excellent prioritisation and time management skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment.
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people at all levels.
• Ability to interact confidently with clients and actively seek new business development opportunities.
• Ability to demonstrate a flexible and hands-on attitude, responding effectively to rapidly changing circumstances.
• Excellent IT skills (Outlook and Word in particular).

Qualifications:   

• Admitted to practice as a solicitor or barrister in England, Australia or New Zealand (certain other Commonwealth jurisdictions may be considered).
• 4+ years PQE or equivalent.
• Undergraduate degree achieving a minimum of a 2:1 or equivalent.

Greenberg  Traurig  is  committed  to  diversity  and  inclusion  in  the  workplace.  Individuals  seeking employment  at  Greenberg  Traurig  are  considered  without  regards  to  race,  color,  religion,  sex, sexual  orientation,  gender  identification,  national  origin,  age,  marital  status,  ancestry,  disability, veteran status, or genetic information, among other protected bases.Exemplifying  our  commitment  to  promoting  inclusion  and  equity  across  our  platform,  the  firm participates in the Mansfield Rule Certification Program (Mansfield). Mansfield, which is facilitated by  The  Diversity  Lab,  focuses  on  equal  opportunity,  fairness,  and  inclusivity.  The  Mansfield requirements  are  anchored  in  the  consideration  of  expanded  talent  pools  considered  for  select positions and open roles within the law firm and the implementation of and access to transparent processes. Utilizing the Mansfield framework, the firm’s progress and outcomes are measured and documented  through  Mansfield  Certification  Plus  Metrics.  In  2023,  GT  achieved  Mansfield  6.0 Certification Plus. We are excited about our ongoing participation in Mansfield given the program’s alignment  with  the  firm’s  commitment  to  opportunities  for  advancement  that  are  inclusive  for everyone. Providing your data during the application process helps us with achieving our goals and with  meeting  reporting/record-keeping  obligations  under  federal  and  state  law  and  other  legal requirements.  Providing  your  data  is  entirely  voluntary  and  will  not  be  considered  in  the  hiring process  or  thereafter.  Any  information  that  you  do  provide  will  be  treated  confidentially.   

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