About the Role
Banking & Finance Associate (2-5 PQE) Location: Edinburgh Firm: Global Firm | L500 Ranked Finance Team Salary: Market Leading + Bonus + Excellent BenefitsThe Role & The WorkJoin a high-performing Banking & Finance team on a global platform, operating at the forefront of complex corporate lending and real estate finance. This team consistently delivers on high-value, cross-border transactions across the UK and internationally.You will play a key role in structuring and delivering sophisticated financing deals for a standout client base, including major banks, insurers, debt funds and leading corporates. From large-scale corporate lending arrangements to intricate real estate finance transactions, your work will sit at the centre of major investment and development activity, often with a cross-border dimension.Working as part of a fully integrated, multi-office team, you'll collaborate seamlessly with colleagues across Glasgow, Edinburgh, London and the firm's global network. This is a truly international platform, offering exposure to multi-jurisdictional deals and evolving market trends shaping the future of finance.From the outset, you'll be trusted with responsibility, encouraged to lead on matters and build direct client relationships. In a team that embraces innovation, collaboration and commercial thinking, you'll develop not just as a technical lawyer, but as a forward-thinking adviser in a rapidly evolving finance landscape. Your ExperienceScottish or Dual Qualified (2-5 PQE)Experience in banking & finance / corporate lendingStrong grounding in general banking transactionsExposure to real estate finance (desirable)Excellent communication and organisational skillsAbility to work collaboratively and use initiativeCommercially aware with strong problem-solving skillsInterest in business development and building client relationshipsWhy This Role?Join an L500 ranked Finance team with a global platformExposure to high-value, complex and cross-border transactionsWork with leading lenders, funds and top-tier corporatesStrong collaboration across UK and international officesEarly responsibility and client exposureClear progression pathways and career development supportCollaborative, modern and supportive team cultureMarket leading salary, bonus and comprehensive benefitsIf you'd like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Tilly Scott on 0131 460 7747 or tilly@jmc-legal.com for a confidential discussion.