Banking & Finance Associate (2-5 PQE) | Chelmsford, Essex | Permanent
Salary: Competitive + discretionary performance bonus
A leading East Anglian law firm is looking for a commercially minded Banking & Finance Associate to join its well-regarded and growing team in Chelmsford. You'll work closely with partners and senior lawyers on transactions across the region and beyond. You'll run suitable matters yourself, with supervision available on the more complex work.
The role
You'll advise lenders, borrowers and investors on a broad mix of financing work, including:
- Bilateral and syndicated lending, acquisition finance and leveraged finance
- Real estate finance, development finance and investment funding
- Asset-based lending, receivables finance, private credit and alternative lender deals
- Refinancings, restructurings, security reviews and enforcement, plus general banking advisory work
- Building client relationships and supporting business development across the region
The firm's clients include high street and challenger banks, private credit providers, corporate borrowers, investors, developers and owner-managed businesses. The work is local, national and international. The firm is a Loan Market Association member, so you'll work regularly with LMA documentation, and its membership of an international alliance of independent firms gives the team cross-border reach.
About you
- Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 2-5 years' PQE
- Background in a recognised banking and finance practice
- Strong technical knowledge of lending and security documentation
- Experience acting for both lenders and borrowers
- Excellent drafting, negotiation and matter management skills
- Commercial awareness, clear communication and the ability to handle competing priorities
It would help if you have experience in real estate finance, private credit, alternative lending or corporate finance, or existing contacts in the East Anglian market.
What's on offer
- Competitive salary and discretionary performance bonus
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Enhanced family policies
- Mental health and wellbeing support
- Ongoing professional development
- A partner-led, supportive environment with clear scope to progress
Gerrard White is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Please tell us if you need any reasonable adjustments during the process.
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Banking & Finance Associate in Chelmsford employer: Gerrard White Consulting Limited
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