Banking Solicitor (1+ PQE)

Glasgow | Hybrid Working | Top-Tier Scottish Firm

A leading Scottish law firm is looking to appoint a Banking Solicitor to join its highly regarded Banking & Finance team in Glasgow. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with experience or a strong interest in banking and finance to build a long-term career within a collaborative, commercially focused practice.

The Role

You’ll advise a broad range of lender and borrower clients on complex and high-value banking transactions, working as part of a specialist, supportive team known for its pragmatic approach. Depending on experience, you’ll take responsibility for managing transactions from instruction through to completion, acting as a key point of contact for clients and coordinating transaction timetables and documentation.

Key Work Includes:

• Corporate lending and associated Scots law security
• Acquisition and leveraged finance (including MBOs and private equity-backed deals)
• Real estate finance across commercial and residential developments
• Asset-based and structured finance
• Marine finance and cross-border lending
• Debt restructuring, refinancing, and distressed scenarios
• Multi-jurisdictional transactions with UK and international elements

The Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Solicitor in Scotland (ideally 1+ years PQE)
• Experience in banking, finance, or wider commercial work with a desire to specialise
• Hands-on exposure to facility agreements and security documentation
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills
• Confident communicator with a practical, solutions-focused mindset
• Able to manage multiple matters while delivering excellent client service
• A collaborative team player with an interest in business development

Why Apply?

• Join one of Scotland’s most respected full-service law firms
• High-quality, varied banking and finance work
• Supportive culture with a genuine commitment to development
• Clear long-term career progression
• Flexible hybrid working model

Benefits Include:

• 39 days’ annual leave (including public holidays)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private medical insurance and wellbeing support
• Income protection, life assurance, and critical illness cover
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Hybrid working and strong work–life balance focus

Please contact Jill Cowan on 07931 811 330 or email jill@lusona.co.uk to find out more!