At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team handling complex banking and finance transactions for high-profile clients.
- Company: Leading national firm with a strong focus on collaboration and professional development.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, competitive salary, private medical insurance, and clear career progression.
- Other info: Diverse workplace culture committed to inclusion and equal opportunities.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a supportive environment while working on exciting cross-border projects.
- Qualifications: 3+ years PQE in banking and finance with strong technical and negotiation skills.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 95000 £ per year.
A leading national firm is seeking a Banking & Finance Associate (3+ PQE) to join its highly regarded Banking & Finance team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work with high profile clients on complex, high value transactions across a broad range of finance disciplines. You'll gain exposure to cross border work, major lenders, sponsors and borrowers, and enjoy a supportive, collaborative environment that invests heavily in your development.
The Role
- You'll work on a wide variety of banking and finance matters, including:
- Real estate finance
- Project and infrastructure finance
- Corporate banking
- Acquisition finance
- Fund finance
- Asset based lending
- Derivatives and structured finance
- Cross border transactions with international clients and law firms
- You will also:
- Work closely with partners and senior lawyers on complex transactions
- Manage your own matters with appropriate supervision
- Build strong relationships with clients across financial services, energy, infrastructure and real estate sectors
- Contribute to business development and client initiatives
- Receive ongoing training, mentoring and career development support
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a solicitor with:
- 3+ years' PQE in banking and finance
- Experience acting for lenders and/or borrowers
- Strong technical skills and commercial awareness
- Excellent drafting and negotiation abilities
- Confidence managing transactions and client relationships
- A collaborative, proactive and ambitious approach
Benefits
The firm offers:
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Competitive salary and bonus structure
- Private medical insurance
- Pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing initiatives
- Clear career progression pathways
- Award winning workplace culture
The firm welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.
How to Apply
If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
Associate - Banking & Finance - Bristol - 3+ Years PQE employer: Chadwick Nott
Chadwick Nott is an exceptional employer that prioritises both professional growth and a supportive work culture. As a Private Client Partner in Dorset, you will enjoy the autonomy to manage your own caseload while receiving mentorship opportunities to develop junior lawyers, all within a diverse and inclusive environment that values high-quality client service.
