Banking and Finance Associate

Company: Simpson Judge
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Banking & Finance Solicitor / Associate | 3+ PQE | Birmingham | Hybrid

A leading Legal 500 Tier 1 law firm is looking to appoint a Banking & Finance Solicitor/Associate to join its highly regarded Funding team in Birmingham.

This is an opportunity to advise both lenders and borrowers on high-value, complex funding transactions across the social housing, charities, health & social care and wider social impact sectors. The team handles over £1bn of funding transactions annually, offering exposure to market-leading work and sophisticated financing structures.

The role will include:

  • Acquisition and development finance
  • Refinancing and structured finance transactions
  • Private placements and listed bond issues
  • ISDA agreements and security documentation
  • Managing transactions from instruction through to completion
  • Building strong client relationships with lenders and borrowers

About you:

  • 3+ years’ PQE in Banking & Finance
  • Strong lender-side real estate finance experience
  • Exposure to capital markets or social housing finance would be advantageous
  • Confident managing complex transactions and stakeholder relationships

What’s on offer:

  • Join a nationally recognised, Tier 1 Banking & Finance team
  • High-quality, purpose-driven work with genuine social impact
  • Hybrid working (2 days in the Birmingham office)
  • Clear progression opportunities and excellent training
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

If you’d like to discuss this opportunity confidentially, please get in touch.

Posted: July 5th, 2026