Banking Solicitor (0-3 PQE)About The RoleJoin one of Ireland's most prestigious banking and finance teams as a Junior Associate/Associate in their highly regarded Banking & Finance department. Working directly with the Partner and Head of Banking & Finance - a market-leading practitioner with over 25 years' experience - you'll be part of an award-winning team that consistently delivers excellence across all aspects of banking and finance law.This is an exceptional opportunity to develop your career in banking law within a team known for its collaborative culture, outstanding client service, and market-leading expertise. Associates don't leave – they thrive and grow within the firm, benefiting from top-tier training, mentorship, and the perfect balance of challenging work and quality of life.What Makes This Role SpecialExceptional Leadership: Work under a department head who is not only technically brilliant but genuinely invested in team development. Known throughout the market for being "extremely practical," "very engaging," and someone who "instils confidence in both clients and lawyers," this partner creates an environment where junior lawyers flourish.Unparalleled Culture: Work with partners who are genuinely approachable, supportive, and invested in your development. This is a team where collaboration isn't just encouraged – it's fundamental to how they operate. The department head is described by clients as having an "affable personality that helps get deals over the line" and creates a working environment that's both demanding and nurturing.Work-Life Balance: Enjoy top-of-market remuneration while maintaining the lifestyle balance that's increasingly rare in legal practice.The Team LeaderThe Head of Banking & Finance is a standout figure in the Irish legal market - someone who combines exceptional technical skills with remarkable commercial acumen and genuine leadership qualities. With a background spanning business and legal studies, plus specialized qualifications in financial services law, they bring both academic rigor and practical insight to every matter.What truly sets them apart is their reputation for being accessible and solution-focused. Clients consistently praise their ability to "break down complex issues into manageable, bite-size situations" while being "considerate of all points of view." This approach filters down through the entire team, creating an environment where learning is accelerated and confidence builds quickly.As a regular lecturer on banking law and member of various professional committees, they're not just practicing law - they're helping shape it. For a junior lawyer, this means exposure to cutting-edge thinking and industry best practices from day one.Key ResponsibilitiesTransaction WorkAssist with real estate finance transactions, including commercial property funding and development financeSupport on acquisition finance deals across various sectors including healthcare, hospitality, and social housingDraft and review facility agreements, security documentation, and ancillary banking documentsConduct legal due diligence and prepare transaction summariesClient ServiceWork directly with major Irish and international banks, alternative lenders, and corporate borrowersSupport on innovative loan origination platforms and portfolio acquisitionsAssist with debt restructuring and refinancing mandatesParticipate in client meetings and conference callsProfessional DevelopmentAttend sector-specific training and banking law updatesContribute to legal research and precedent developmentSupport business development initiativesOpportunity to assist with banking law education initiativesCompensation & BenefitsTop-of-market salary packagePerformance-related bonusesComprehensive private healthcareProfessional indemnity and life assuranceContinuing professional development budgetFlexible working arrangementsCareer ProgressionClear pathway to senior associate and partnershipMentorship from market-leading practitioners consistently ranked by legal directoriesExposure to high-profile, complex transactionsRegular performance reviews and development planningSupport for professional qualifications and specializationsWorking EnvironmentModern Dublin city centre officesCollaborative, non-hierarchical cultureRegular team social events and firm activitiesAccess to cutting-edge legal technology and resourcesRecent Notable TransactionsThe team regularly advises on Ireland's most significant banking and finance matters, including:Complex loan origination platform structures with major US and European fundsMulti-million euro development finance facilities across multiple sectorsHigh-profile hospitality sector refinancings and restructuresHealthcare sector acquisition financing involving nationwide care facilitiesMajor loan portfolio acquisitions and disposals from international institutionsInnovative financing structures for social housing and infrastructure projectsWhy This Role Stands OutIn a market where banking teams can be notoriously demanding and hierarchical, this opportunity offers something genuinely different. You'll work with a department head who has built their reputation not just on technical excellence, but on developing people and creating an environment where associates want to stay and grow.The combination of market-leading work, exceptional mentorship, genuine work-life balance, and a collaborative culture makes this as good a banking solicitor role as you'll find anywhere in the market for someone at your level.