Associate - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Dentons

Dentons

Verified Company

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Location:
Scotland

Duration:
Permanent

Reports to:
Partner

Role Purpose
To carry out a broad range of finance work as part of an ambitious, motivated team. Acting for lenders and borrowers, you will be responsible for all aspects of lending transactions. We act for a wide range of funders including banks, insurers and debt funds. We also act for some of the largest and most successful corporates in Scotland. In addition, you will have a fantastic opportunity to be involved in marketing and business development initiatives.

To support you in this role, you will have the benefit of our award winning learning and development programmes.

Role Requirement

Broad knowledge of corporate banking law gained within private practice
Enthusiastic about keeping up with the latest trends and decisions in finance law
Proven ability to communicate well at all levels
Proven ability to organise and prioritise effectively
Proven ability to work as part of a team whilst also using initiative
Able to demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to change
Proven ability to build effective client relationships
Proven ability to solve problems and deal with client matters
Strong aspirations to succeed
Evidence to support keen interest in business development

Personal Qualities

Teamwork
Maintains productive and harmonious relationships within own team and across the firm to achieve objectives. Promotes team based working and shares knowledge

Communication

Communicates clearly, concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing

Adaptability to change

Is receptive to changing requirements in the job and the firm. Adapts approach to meet new priorities and able to promote new ideas and improvements

Customer focus

Proactive in identifying and addressing the needs of clients and internal customers to ensure the delivery of valuable and efficient services

Problem Solving

Analyses problems and information, evaluates options and risks in order to identify the most appropriate solutions. Bases decisions on sound judgement and initiative

Achievement

Displays a high degree of commitment and purpose in pursuing objectives. Prioritises plans and organises workload. Focused and energetic in ensuring tasks are carried through to successful completion

Personal Effectiveness

Projects confidence, selfmotivation and enthusiasm. Displays a positive attitude and demonstrates selfcontrol when under pressure

Firm Profile

We undertake and support a number of internal and external initiatives aimed at increasing diversity within the profession and we encourage all our partners and staff to get involved.

We welcome you to learn more about diversity and inclusion at Dentons. Inclusion and Diversity

Equal Opportunities

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Please note that we will not accept unsolicited CVs sent to the business, nor will we accept any associated terms of business.