At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle banking transactions, negotiate agreements, and manage refinancings in a dynamic team.
- Company: National law firm with a strong banking practice and collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, clear promotion path, and support for professional development.
- Other info: Opportunity for cross-border work and career advancement in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a growing team with magic circle partners and make a real impact in banking law.
- Qualifications: 5 PQE in banking law and strong negotiation skills.
The predicted salary is between 69750 - 85250 £ per year.
Banking & Finance, Senior Associate to Legal Director, 5 PQE , National firm £75,000 to £95,000, Manchester Banking has been this firm's strongest-performing team, and it has just won a run of new panel clients.
The practice is at capacity across offices, which is what has opened the door.
The role is a general banking one at its core: acting for lenders and borrowers on bilateral and syndicated facilities, term loans and revolving credit, drafting and negotiating facility agreements and security packages, and handling refinancings and amendments.
Alongside that sits leveraged and acquisition finance, and asset-based lending -facilities secured against receivables.
The team operates as a single national practice rather than a set of regional silos, with genuine cross-border work and collaboration across offices treated as a priority.
Partners of magic circle pedigree lead the team and are invested in developing the lawyers they hire.
Progression is the real draw: a clear, backed route to promotion, and a joiner arriving while the team is growing rather than settled can carve out a defined role early.
This suits a banking lawyer of around 5 PQE who wants a national platform and a visible path upward.
Apply online or contact Chris Barr at QED Legal to find out more about this or similar opportunities.41bf1e1f-b16b-4260-a40a-17c77a06fd15
Banking & Finance, Senior Associate / Legal Director, 5+ PQE , National firm £75k to £95k Manchester employer: QED Legal
Join an esteemed international law firm in Leeds, where you will be part of a dynamic commercial group that offers unparalleled exposure to high-profile outsourcing and supply chain contracts. With a strong emphasis on hybrid working, this role not only provides competitive remuneration but also fosters a collaborative work culture that encourages professional growth and development across various specialisms. Experience the unique advantage of working on significant projects for blue-chip clients while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of Leeds.
