At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team advising on diverse banking transactions and gain exposure to complex deals.
- Company: Leading national law firm with a supportive and collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, hybrid working, and strong career development support.
- Other info: Be part of a growing team with excellent learning opportunities and a focus on collaboration.
- Why this job: Make an impact in high-quality banking work while enjoying flexibility and personal growth.
- Qualifications: 4-7 years PQE with banking and finance experience and strong drafting skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
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. You must have prior banking and finance experience to be considered for this role.
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.
Qualifications
- 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
- Competitive salary
- 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
This is an excellent opportunity for a Banking Solicitor looking to join a forward-thinking national firm with a busy finance practice, strong lender and borrower-side relationships, and a clear commitment to developing its people.
Banking Solicitor in Birmingham employer: Brandon James Ltd
Join a leading national law firm that prioritises flexibility, support, and long-term career development for its employees. With a collaborative culture and a focus on high-quality banking and finance work, you will have the opportunity to work on complex transactions while benefiting from a comprehensive learning and development platform. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a supportive team environment, making it an excellent choice for Banking Solicitors seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
