Banking Associate​/Senior Associate

About the Role

The Role

Our client is seeking candidates with experience across a broad and varied range of banking transactions, including general banking, acquisition finance, real estate finance, project finance, and asset-based lending. As part of a national team, this position can be based in Birmingham, Nottingham, Manchester, or Reading.

The successful candidate will have between 4-7 years’ post-qualification experience and be qualified to practice law in England and Wales (or equivalent). Our client is committed to supporting your personal and professional development.

They embrace a modern hybrid working culture, offering a mix of home and office working alongside flexible arrangements.

The Team

Client-focused from the outset, the Banking & Finance team brings a sharp commercial edge to the full range of transactions they handle and is regarded as a trusted advisor for complex matters. Clients include UK-based financial institutions-covering major clearing banks, challenger banks, and specialist lenders-as well as a wide range of businesses acting as borrowers both domestically and internationally.

The team has one of the most active private equity and acquisition finance practices in the market, advising private equity houses, management teams, and debt funders across diverse debt structures. They also have an extensive real estate finance offering, working with lenders, house builders, and developers on acquisitions, investments, and developments across multiple sectors.

The Person

The ideal candidate will demonstrate enthusiasm, a genuine desire to be part of a growing team, and the drive to continue learning while contributing to business development. This role suits a solicitor, associate, or senior associate with prior experience in a banking team.

Key skills and attributes include:

• Strong technical and negotiation skills
• Solid drafting experience (facility agreements, LMA agreements, credit agreements, etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence engaging with clients and colleagues at all levels
• A strong team ethic and ability to work effectively under pressure
• Drive, commitment, and a proactive attitude
• Professionalism and discretion at all times
• Exceptional attention to detail

The Benefits

Our client offers competitive remuneration, annual bonus opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. You’ll have access to learning and development programs to support career progression, as well as flexible benefits covering annual leave, health care, pension, and lifestyle perks.

Culture & Values

Our client is forward-thinking and solution-driven, supporting thousands of clients from FTSE 100 companies to private individuals. They value ambition, collaboration, and innovation, creating an environment where people can thrive.

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity, inclusion, and well-being are central to their culture. They provide equal opportunities and flexible working patterns to help achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Additional Information

Pre-employment screening checks will be conducted, including eligibility to work, qualifications, references, and other relevant checks.

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