Associate

Farrer & Co is renowned for its discretion, commitment, technical flair and pragmatic approach to providing solutions for our clients' complex affairs.

Our collaborative approach and "one firm" policy promotes a strong bond both between the different departments of the firm and between partners and staff; each and every person having played a part in putting Farrer & Co in the strong position it is in today.

Our reputation and success is based on the goodwill of numerous close client relationships. We are trusted advisers, acting in our clients' long-term interests and paying careful attention to quality and personal service.                                                                        

Our clients tell us they value us for our integrity, good judgement and professional excellence, as well as our broad perspective, practical solutions and value for money.

The Farrer & Co Banking Team has a broad practice advising both lenders and borrowers on a wide range of banking and finance transactions. The team has developed particularly close links to a significant number of the leading international and domestic private banks, regularly advising them on high profile loan facilities for their key clients.  The team also has a broad base of borrower clients including corporates, landed estates, trusts and offshore investment vehicles, charities, schools, sporting organisations and livery companies as well as many high-net-worth individuals. The team covers a range of financing areas, including real estate finance (both investment and development), acquisition finance, asset finance, general corporate lending, charity finance, sports finance and private placements.

The Farrer & Co Banking Team continues to grow and we are looking for a bright, enthusiastic and personable solicitor with experience of transactional banking work and between 0 and 2 years' post qualification experience to join our highly successful  team.

• Strong academic background
• Sound technical knowledge relating to banking law and practice – commensurate with the applicant’s experience to date
• Interest and enthusiasm in respect of transactional banking work
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-starting approach to tasks and projects and ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to think laterally and apply knowledge and experience to a broad range of transactions and clients
• Excellent organisational and transaction management skills

• Minimum 2.1 degree and a training contract from a mid-sized or city firm

Our office hours are 9.30am to 5.30pm but it is essential that the applicant is committed, flexible and prepared to work beyond normal office hours when necessary and in response to the demands of the business.