A well-established commercial law firm is looking to appoint a Banking & Finance Associate (2-5 PQE) to join its growing London team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer seeking high-quality transactional work within a collaborative environment that offers genuine responsibility, strong mentoring and direct client exposure from day one.
The Opportunity
You will advise on a broad range of financing matters, acting for both lenders and borrowers across a variety of sectors. The work includes real estate-backed transactions, corporate lending, refinancing matters and bespoke financing arrangements for a diverse client base that includes financial institutions, investors, privately owned businesses and entrepreneurial clients.
The team operates with a lean structure, allowing associates to take ownership of matters, build close working relationships with senior lawyers and partners, and gain meaningful involvement throughout the lifecycle of transactions.
Key Responsibilities
- Advising clients on a wide range of banking and finance transactions
- Drafting and negotiating facility agreements, security documentation and ancillary documents
- Managing transactions from instruction through to completion
- Acting as a key point of contact for clients and other advisers
- Working closely with colleagues across corporate, real estate and private wealth teams on cross-disciplinary matters
- Supporting business development initiatives and helping strengthen client relationships
About You
- England & Wales qualified Solicitor with approximately 2-4 years’ PQE
- Experience gained within a recognised banking and finance practice
- Exposure to lender and/or borrower-side transactions
- Strong drafting and technical capabilities
- Commercially minded with excellent communication skills
- Comfortable managing matters and taking responsibility for client relationships
- Ambitious, proactive and keen to develop within a growing practice
What’s on Offer
- High-quality, varied finance work with excellent client exposure
- Close partner interaction and mentoring
- Clear opportunities for progression and career development
- Competitive salary and bonus structure
- Comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare and enhanced family policies
- A supportive, collegiate culture that values collaboration, wellbeing and professional growth
- Flexible and agile working arrangements
This opportunity would suit a driven Banking & Finance Associate who is looking to broaden their experience, take on greater responsibility and join a team where they can make a genuine impact while continuing to develop their technical and commercial expertise.
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