Department/Division : Banking & Finance


Duration : Permanent


PQE : 2-5 PQE


Location : Glasgow or Edinburgh


Reports to : Partner


Type of Role : Hybrid


Reference Number : 9229




The Role



To carry out a broad range of finance work, including corporate lending and real estate finance, as part of an ambitious, motivated team. We act for a wide range of lenders - including banks, insurers and debt funds and borrowers - including some of the largest and most successful corporates in Scotland and beyond.



Our team members are based Edinburgh and Glasgow, as well as London, and you will be working with team members across those three offices. Many of the transactions we work on are cross border in nature and so you will also have the opportunity to work with our extensive global network of offices.



We are focused on supporting and developing members of our team, providing them with the opportunity to stretch themselves whilst ensuring they have readily accessible tools in the form of precedents and know-how resources. In addition, you will be encouraged and empowered to get 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.




Required Experience, Skills, and Attributes



Role Requirements

• Between two and five years' post qualifying experience in general banking work on a wide variety of transactions (we are happy to consider Scots law and/or English law candidates).


• Broad knowledge of corporate banking law gained within private practice.


• Enthusiastic about keeping up with the latest trends and decisions in finance law.


• Strong communication skills at all levels.


• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands.


• A collaborative team player who can also work independently and use initiative where appropriate.


• Able to demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to change.


• Skilled at building and Maintaining strong client relationships.


• Proven ability to solve problems and deal with client matters.


• Ambitious, with a genuine drive to succeed.


• Able to demonstrate a keen interest in business development, supported by relevant experience or evidence.

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, including the evolving role of AI and legal technology in delivering client value.


• 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, self-motivation and enthusiasm. Displays a positive attitude and demonstrates self-control when under pressure.

Firm Profile



Across more than 80 countries, Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organisation by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric, purpose-driven and committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability, we focus on what matters most to you. www.dentons.com




Inclusion and Diversity



We are committed to building an inclusive culture here at Dentons where our people can thrive, regardless of their background or circumstance. As well as being the right thing to do, it makes good business sense too. A richness of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives helps us best serve our clients and the communities in which we operate. You can find out more about inclusion and diversity at Dentons here: Inclusion and Diversity



Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from everyone including of any age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, neurotype, disability, or with parental or caring responsibilities. We are also "Happy to Talk Flexible Working" and welcome conversations about flexible working arrangements.



Dentons is a Disability Confident employer. Candidates with a disability may choose to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme. We will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Where application volumes are high, we may offer interviews to those who best meet the minimum criteria, consistent with our approach for all candidates.



During the application process, all applicants have the opportunity to tell us about any adjustments or support they require so they are able to perform at their best. Any information you share with us during the application process is treated in confidence.



If you have any questions about this or the role criteria, please email recruitment.matters@dentons.com.



While it is not a requirement that you inform your current manager of any internal applications, we would recommend that you do so.