We have built a transactional banking department to meet the needs of
ambitious deal makers. We work with one of London's largest, most
diverse, and most complete property teams and our corporate and
private-client teams, whose clients span the worlds of corporate and
private wealth.
For deal makers seeking like-minded business partners, it means we
can offer more insightful perspectives on the market when it comes to
future deals and partnerships. Whether they are publicly quoted
companies, private businesses or entrepreneurs, high net worth
individuals or large farms and landed estates, these deal makers
recognise how this insight informs more agile and forward-thinking action.
We also drive opportunities through our understanding of the complex
policy landscape, the leading role we play in shaping industry
discussion on regulation and technological change, and by harnessing
the power of technology.
Our use of tech, from automation and visualisation tools to AI and
structured databases, allows us to work faster and more efficiently,
enabling our clients to make decisions in real time, use data more
intelligently and ultimately extract the maximum possible value from
their assets.
We supplement all this by drawing on expertise from the firm's other
specialist departments and our global network of connections in search
of the best ways to bring people, capital and opportunities together.
Everything is geared to finding practical, commercial solutions that
get deals done.
The Team
Our specialist team of finance lawyers
advises on how to structure financing, either to provide maximum
security, as the lender, or maximum certainty as the borrower. We
work with major banks and other leading property lenders, on a
senior and mezzanine basis.
Whilst we work on all sorts of real estate
financings, the strength of the firm's Real Estate team means we
have a particular strength in Real Estate Finance, advising some of
the industry's highest profile property investment and development borrowers.
We have engaged with a new wave of real
estate investors and funders who are emerging as key players in the
property market. Consequently, we know how to look beyond the
traditional areas of property finance and to embrace new technology
in an ever-changing banking market.
Whatever the underlying asset on a
particular financing, we are well placed to both protect our
clients' businesses and to help them to capitalise on the
opportunities that are available. We are only doing our job if we
become a key component of a client's team and play an active role in
every aspect of a transaction. We are here to facilitate deals
through the introduction of people and finance and find practical
commercial solutions to issues along the way.
We bring the same know-how to
multi-jurisdictional finance transactions. This experience, allied
to long-standing links with overseas practices, means we can meet
the needs of an increasingly international client base.
Financial institutions, private equity
funds, hedge funds, institutional funds, developers, and investors
rely on our advice across all aspects of transactions including:
Bilateral, syndicated, club, structured,
senior and mezzanine finance
Bridging finance
Debt restructurings and re-financings
Security enforcements and receiverships
Our banking and finance teams are
supported by strong corporate, funds, real estate, tax, and
regulatory offerings, resulting in a seamless client service.
Duties and Responsibilities
Acting for lenders and borrowers on a variety of finance
transactions (which will predominantly be real estate finance transactions).
Co-ordinating conditions precedent process.
Drafting and negotiating finance documents. It should be noted
that the team also works on other types of finance transactions from
time to time, including corporate-based financings, art financing
and sports financing.
Exercise high standards of client care in a professional manner at
all times.
To ensure that all client work is progressed in a timely fashion
and that the client is kept regularly informed on progress and costs.
To ensure the confidentiality and security of all of the Firm's
client documentation and information.
To play a key role in the success of both the team and the wider firm.
Development of client relationships as well as relationships with
contacts in the industry.
Be responsible for achieving agreed levels of billing and time recording.
Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate will be at least 2 years PQE, will have
completed a banking/finance seat during their training contract
and/or have practiced in this area since qualification.
Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex
information clearly and concisely.
Excellent writing and drafting skills.
Strong technical knowledge and analytical skills.
Commercial and driven with an interest in business development and
marketing activities.
Excellent attention to detail, listening skills and organisational skills.
Ability to effectively manage own workload.
Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels and
develop strong relationships both with clients and colleagues across
the firm.
Personable and confident, with the ability to work independently
and as part of a team.
Resilient and calm under pressure.
Demonstrates a pragmatic and flexible approach.
Please note that this job
profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline
of the key components of the role. You may be required by your
line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested.
About The Mishcon de Reya Group
TheMishcon de ReyaGroup is
an independent international professional service business with law at
its heart, employing over 1450 people with close to 670 lawyers. It
includes the law firm Mishcon de Reya LLP and a collection of leading
consultancy businesses that complement the firm's legal services. We
have grown rapidly in recent years, showing more than 40% revenue
growth in the past five years alone.
Based in London, Cambridge, Oxford, and Singapore, with an
association with Karas So LLPin Hong
Kong, the firm services an international community of clients and
provides advice in situations where the constraints of geography often
do not apply. The work we undertake is cross-border,
multi-jurisdictional and complex, spanning six core practice areas: Corporate; Dispute Resolution; Employment; Innovation; Private; and Real Estate.
In times of such far-reaching and
profound change we want to be the law firm that enables our clients
- and our own people - to shape the world's possibilities. We are
here to help our clients benefit from new economies, new geographic
centres of wealth, the new global movement of people and capital,
and the impact of new technologies and new knowledge. Through
Mishcon Future, we work to shape a better
world through innovation, creating value for clients at every stage of
the innovation life cycle and for society.
Our purpose remains rooted in our
founding values. We take pride in the diverse range of people who
make up the firm and are proactive in driving change and continuous
improvement across the spectrum of equality, diversity and inclusion.Mishcon Academy, our in-house place of learning,
development and new thinking for our people, clients and contacts
and our innovative impact strategy, including acommitment to be a net zero carbon business, also play a central strategic
role in the direction of the firm. In 2020 we launchedMishcon Purpose, a first-of-its-kind
sustainability practice providing Environmental, Social and
Governance (ESG) advice and purpose-driven insight to clients.
TheMishcon de Reya Groupcomprises standalone businesses MDR Cyber,MDR Discover, MDRi, MDR Lab,MDR One, MDR Mayfair(in London, Singapore and Dubai)
and MDRx.
Earlier this year, the
Group announced its first strategic acquisition in the alternative
legal services market, flexible legal resourcing business Flex Legal.
It also acquired a majority stake in Somos, a global group actions
management business.
We strive to create a fully
diverse and inclusive workplace where all our people are empowered
to fulfil their potential. We are proud of our agile working culture
and are always happy to talk flexible working.