Managing Associate Capital Markets and Banking/ Regulatory Lawyer (m/f)

Overview Linklaters LLP’s Capital Markets and Banking group is a key player in sophisticated complex banking transactions, innovative capital markets and structured finance deals, as well as complex national and multi-jurisdiction regulatory issues. Joining Linklaters will give you the opportunity to work alongside talented lawyers and colleagues throughout the world who are determined to deliver results and solutions. With offices in major business and financial centers, you will participate in delivering an outstanding service to our clients anywhere in the world. To support our growing team, we are currently looking for a: Managing Associate Capital Markets and Banking/ Regulatory Lawyer (m/f) Key Responsibilities and Challenges Providing sound commercial and legal advice to clients; Deliver a comprehensive range of legal services on all aspects of financial law; Assist clients on complex advisory mandates/ finance transactions involving numerous participants and jurisdictions; Drafting creatively, clearly and accurately and negotiating finance documentation, demonstrating familiarity with the latest trends, precedents and market standards; Research, due diligence and information management; Communicating and negotiating on behalf of client, leading where appropriate; Taking initial instructions internally or externally, delegating where appropriate. Client Relationship Management Taking a lead role in advising the client; Demonstrating thorough market knowledge to identify current trends and concerns in relevant industry sectors; Able to present ideas to the client to resolve current market issues and anticipate potential problems; Building rapport and establishing credibility with the client; Continually seeking to improve the level of service to the client. Management Supervising team and demonstrating control (particularly of documentation) through effective delegation; Debriefing at the end of a matter or at other appropriate stages; Co-ordinating, coaching and monitoring the work of others to facilitate achievement of objectives; Managing meetings effectively by setting clear objectives and agendas and encouraging other’s participation; Demonstrating judgment in giving instructions to junior lawyers and managing their work; Reviewing performance of junior lawyers against individual plans and acting when necessary to progress. Delivering difficult messages constructively and positively; Developing and participating in group projects and initiatives including marketing and know-how projects. Business Development Networking with clients to capitalise on new business opportunities; Contribute to quality know-how and transaction bibles and their upkeep; Keeping up-to-date with client industry developments and their implications; Contributing to business planning ’ demonstrating awareness of the Firm’s strategic direction; Contributing to and providing leadership for client pitches; Networking with more senior client contacts, maximising potential of each contact. Working With Others Quickly establish constructive and collaborative working relationships; Make yourself available, acting as a sounding board for colleagues, calling out inappropriate behaviour and facilitating flow of communication between team and other parts of the firm; Inspire confidence and respect of others through all interactions; Communicate effectively, adapt communication style in recognition of diverse working styles and different pressure points; Energy and commitment, with a flexible and proactive approach; Appreciative of the culturally diverse environment in which the Firm operates. Knowledge & Learning Deliver practice specific training to develop junior associates; Regularly giving and seeking clear performance feedback to/from others; Contribute to development of necessary precedents and know-how, and share knowledge and learning with others; Involving junior staff in different types of work to cascade learning and broaden experience; Playing a role in the induction of junior staff; Interviewing potential trainees. Qualification European qualified lawyer with minimum of 6 years of experience as well as outstanding academic qualifications; You will have a range of experience and a keen interest in non-contentious regulatory matters, capital markets, banking and/or other finance-related law. Skills Fluent in written and spoken English and French, German would be an asset; Exceptional networking skills; Organisational skills; Ability to communicate assertively when under pressure; Excellent analytical skills; Ability to influence using appropriate techniques. Characteristics Innovative and practical; Team player; Proactive; Commercially minded.  We offer you An attractive salary package; The opportunity to work for an ambitious international Firm where communication through feedback and innovative ideas are encouraged; Intellectually challenging and rewarding work within a multicultural environment where diversity and inclusion are celebrated; Benefit from a strong team with an excellent finance expertise in Luxembourg; Work in a friendly, motivated and determined environment; Top-quality training and career development opportunities. Technical Skills: This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required. Job Offer Scams Be alert to fictitious job opportunity posts and offers of employment which claim to be in the name of Linklaters. We have been made aware of various recruitment-related scams which ask for upfront payments, for example, for office equipment and promise start up bonuses and reimbursement in return for such payments. These scams often involve the use of email addresses similar to a genuine domain name. Genuine emails from Linklaters only use the domain of ’@linklaters.com’. We will never ask you to make payments for office equipment or otherwise as part of our recruitment process. If you are in doubt about a job opportunity that appears to relate to our firm, please get in touch using the contact details on our careers website at www.linklaters.com/careers. Pre-joiner screening In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability and references from previous employers. Your offer will be subject to the successful completion of these checks which will be initiated following your consent. Equal Opportunities As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We know that diversity makes us a better law firm and helps us attract the best talent, drive innovation with diversity of thought, and deliver the best experience to everyone who comes into contact with us. We recruit on the basis of merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Selection decisions, and the reasons for those decisions, are recorded at each stage of the selection process. Selection criteria and, where appropriate, technical skills tests are in place to measure an individual’s ability for the safe and effective performance of a job. Those involved in recruitment and selection decisions and processes are also provided with guidance on diversity issues. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance. Specific experience requirements advertised on a role do not intend to preclude applications from candidates who may have more or less experience. 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