At a Glance
- Tasks: Work on complex finance transactions and support senior team members in negotiations.
- Company: Join Pinsent Masons, a top-tier finance practice with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, career development opportunities, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team with international connections and excellent growth potential.
- Why this job: Gain exposure to high-value deals and build relationships with leading clients in the finance sector.
- Qualifications: 1-4 years of PQE in finance law and strong teamwork skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Locations: 1 St Michaels, Manchester, M2 5AE, GB
Job Schedule: Full time
Associate – Finance Manchester
Exceptional by design. A career at the forefront of Finance. Join a top-tier team where you will gain exposure to complex, interesting work. Pinsent Masons is seeking an Associate (1-4 PQE) to join our highly ranked and fast‑growing Manchester team. This is an opportunity to work on a broad mix of sophisticated financing matters, collaborate with leading practitioners, and grow within a practice known for excellence, innovation and a strong team culture.
You’ll be part of a national finance team handling major regional and national banking transactions across corporate lending, leveraged finance and real estate finance. Working with a wide range of UK and international clients, you’ll gain exposure to complex, high‑value finance deals while building meaningful relationships and specialist expertise. This is an exciting springboard for your career.
The Opportunity
You will get the opportunity to deliver some of the most complex and high-value transactions the region has to offer, with the support of a solid team around you. You will work with top tier clients including clearing banks, private credit funds, alternative lenders, private equity sponsors and corporate borrowers (from high-growth SMEs to FTSE listed businesses), providing the opportunity to develop relationships with some of the most sophisticated operators in the market. At Pinsent Masons, your career is intentionally shaped to support high performance, meaningful development and long‑term progression. You will contribute to a top-tier finance practice while developing your career within a supportive, collaborative team known for delivering practical and commercially focussed advice.
What You’ll Do
- Working across a broad range of banking transactions, including corporate lending, leveraged finance and real estate finance
- Working on a mix of regional, national and international transactions
- Supporting senior team members on complex matters
- Drafting and leading on the negotiation of principal finance documents, combining deep technical knowledge with pragmatic commercial advice
- Playing a key role in transaction management, helping to drive deals forward efficiently and collaboratively
- Starting to build meaningful client relationships and support business development initiatives, contributing to the continued growth of the team
- Collaborating closely within a high-performing Manchester team and the wider national practice
About The Team
The team is known for high-quality work, technical excellence and a collaborative, supportive culture that prioritises development, progression and teamwork. The Manchester team is closely integrated with our wider national practice, offering the opportunity to work across offices while maintaining a strong local presence and client base. The team also benefits from strong connections with our international offices, drawing on the firm’s broader network of 29 offices across four continents to provide seamless advice across multiple jurisdictions.
Why Pinsent Masons
At Pinsent Masons, we are a purpose led professional services business committed to creating a career experience that is exceptional by design. We offer:
- High-quality, intellectually stimulating work with market leading clients
- A supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture where people can thrive
- Clear and transparent opportunities for development and progression
- Flexible and agile working
Our Commitment
We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent and building an inclusive, fair and supportive workplace. We value the strength that comes from different experiences and strive to create an environment where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates across jurisdictions. If you require reasonable adjustments, we will work with you to identify a suitable approach.
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