About the Firm
The firm offers the platform of a leading international professional services business, with a finance practice recognised for its strength across major regional, national and cross‑border transactions. The Manchester team combines deep local market knowledge with the reach of a wider national and international network, giving lawyers the opportunity to advise sophisticated clients on complex, high‑value finance matters. With a culture built around collaboration, development and commercial excellence, the firm provides an environment where ambitious finance lawyers can take on greater responsibility, build meaningful client relationships and progress within a highly regarded team.
The Opportunity
- Join a highly ranked and fast‑growing finance team based in Manchester.
- Work on a broad range of sophisticated banking transactions, including corporate lending, leveraged finance and real estate finance.
- Advise leading clients including clearing banks, private credit funds, alternative lenders, private equity sponsors and corporate borrowers.
- Gain exposure to complex regional, national and international finance transactions.
- Support partners on high‑value matters while supervising and developing junior lawyers.
- Draft and negotiate principal finance documents, providing technical and commercially focussed advice.
- Take a leading role in transaction management, helping to drive deals forward efficiently and collaboratively.
- Build strong client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives across the team.
- Collaborate closely with the wider national finance practice and international offices.
The Ideal Candidate
- Finance lawyer with 5+ years’ PQE and strong experience in banking and finance transactions.
- Confident advising on corporate lending, leveraged finance, real estate finance or related finance matters.
- Strong technical drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to provide practical commercial advice.
- Experienced in managing transactions and working directly with clients and stakeholders.
- Comfortable supervising junior lawyers and supporting their development.
- Demonstrates sound commercial awareness and enjoys working on complex transactional matters.
- Excellent communication, organisational and relationship‑management skills.
- Looking to establish a long‑term career within an ambitious and well‑regarded Manchester finance practice.
What’s on Offer
- Work on sophisticated financing matters for a broad range of lenders, investors and corporate clients.
- Gain exposure to headline transactions that play a significant role in the regional and national market.
- Benefit from a clearly defined career framework designed to support long‑term professional growth.
- Be part of a welcoming team that values knowledge sharing, mutual support and individual contribution.
- Enjoy flexible working arrangements that allow you to balance professional and personal commitments.
- Develop deep sector knowledge while building lasting relationships with clients and colleagues across the business.
- A strong salary and benefits offering is available for the successful candidate.
