Banking Solicitor

A leading national law firm is looking to appoint a Banking Solicitor to join its growing Banking and Finance team, with the role available from Birmingham, Nottingham, Manchester or Reading. The successful Banking Solicitor will join a highly active national team advising on a broad range of banking transactions, including general banking, acquisition finance, real estate finance, project finance and asset-based lending. This is an excellent opportunity for a Banking Solicitor who is looking to broaden their experience, take on high-quality work and join a firm that offers genuine flexibility, support and long-term career development. The Banking Solicitor will work with a strong client base including UK financial institutions, major clearing banks, challenger banks, specialist lenders, private equity houses, management teams, debt funders and borrower-side businesses. The team advises across both domestic and international matters, including work across Europe and the US. The role will involve advising on a wide range of finance matters, including acquisition finance, private equity-backed transactions, real estate finance, development finance, portfolio lending, unitranche debt, mezzanine finance, second lien structures and asset-based lending. The successful candidate will gain exposure to complex and varied transactions while working closely with experienced lawyers across a collaborative national platform. This is a strong opportunity for a solicitor, associate or senior associate who enjoys high-quality banking work, values client contact and wants to be part of a growing team with a genuinely supportive culture. The firm offers hybrid working, flexible working arrangements and a clear focus on both professional and personal development.

Responsibilities

Advising on a broad range of banking transactions, including general banking, acquisition finance, real estate finance, project finance and asset-based lending; Advising on a wide range of finance matters, including acquisition finance, private equity-backed transactions, real estate finance, development finance, portfolio lending, unitranche debt, mezzanine finance, second lien structures and asset-based lending; Working with a strong client base including UK financial institutions, major clearing banks, challenger banks, specialist lenders, private equity houses, management teams, debt funders and borrower-side businesses; Gaining exposure to complex and varied transactions while working closely with experienced lawyers across a collaborative national platform

Requirements

Prior banking and finance experience; 4 to 7 years' PQE; Qualified solicitor status in England and Wales, or equivalent; Previous experience working within a banking and finance team; Strong drafting experience, including facility agreements, LMA agreements and credit agreements; Good technical and negotiation skills; Experience across acquisition finance, real estate finance, project finance, asset-based lending or general banking transactions; Strong client-facing skills and confidence working with colleagues at all levels; Excellent attention to detail; A collaborative approach and the ability to work well under pressure; A proactive, commercial and ambitious mindset

Benefits

Pension; Healthcare; Annual bonus opportunity; Hybrid working; Flexible working arrangements; High-quality banking and finance work; National team structure with strong collaboration; Clear progression and development support; Strong learning and development platform; Comprehensive benefits package; Supportive, personable and team-focused culture