Banking Solicitor in Glasgow

At Thorntons Law, every moment matters. Join us and you’ll feel inspired, connected, and like you belong. We’ve created a different kind of law firm where you’ll build lasting relationships with clients and colleagues. You’ll help shape what happens now and what comes next, supported to be the best you can be.

About the role:

Provide the trusted guidance clients count on. As the Scottish and UK banking landscape continues to evolve, clients increasingly look for expert, commercially focused advice they can rely on. Our dedicated Banking & Finance team helps organisations across a wide range of sectors navigate complex financial transactions with confidence. In this role, you’ll be a valued member of our specialist team at a respected Scottish law firm known for its pragmatic, commercially focused approach.

Based in Glasgow, you’ll work with a diverse portfolio of clients—building trusted relationships, advising at a strategic level, and delivering advice that makes a real impact. You’ll join a collaborative team with a strong culture, supportive colleagues, and a focus on developing your skills and career. You will take an active role in managing banking and finance transactions from instruction through to completion. Depending on experience, you will lead transactions with appropriate supervision, acting as a key contact for clients, managing transaction timetables, coordinating conditions precedent and driving matters to signing and completion.

Areas you will gain exposure to include:

• Corporate Lending & Security – Advise both lenders and borrowers on facility agreements and associated security documentation.
• Acquisition Finance – Support leveraged buyouts, MBOs, and private equity transactions with tailored funding solutions.
• Real Estate Finance – Act for lenders and borrowers on investment and development finance across commercial, residential, and mixed-use projects.
• Asset-Based Lending – Structure and negotiate facilities secured against receivables, inventory, and other assets.
• Structured Finance – Advise on securitisations, receivables financing, and complex funding structures involving multiple asset classes and jurisdictions.
• Marine Finance – Support vessel acquisition, construction, registration, and financing.
• Debt Restructuring & Refinancing – Guide clients through complex restructurings, distressed debt scenarios, and refinancing strategies.
• Multi-jurisdictional Transactions – Work with domestic and international lenders and clients to structure and complete transactions across multiple jurisdictions.

What you’ll need:

• Qualified as a Solicitor in Scotland, with post-qualifying experience (ideally 2+ years PQ in banking or other commercial law).
• Previous exposure to one or more of our key practice areas, including corporate lending, asset-based or structured finance, or debt restructuring is preferred.
• Hands-on experience advising on facility agreements and associated security documentation.
• Strong analytical skills with a commercial, solutions-focused approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to contribute to multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• A calm, pragmatic approach with the ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of service.
• Proactive approach to business development.
• A collaborative mindset.

What we offer:

• 39 Days Annual Leave (includes 5 fixed public holidays).
• Contributory Pension Scheme with salary exchange.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Critical Illness Cover.
• Income Protection Cover.
• Group Life Assurance.
• Exceptional maternity, paternity, partner and adoption leave packages.
• Health care cash plan to support everyday health expenses.
• Free Legal fees for moving home and life planning.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Retail Discounts.
• Hybrid Working.

Belonging:

At Thorntons, we embrace diversity and are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We work flexibly to meet the needs of our clients and our people. While not every role is the same, most offer a hybrid working pattern.

Make the moment matter. If you’re looking for a career with a different kind of law firm, this is the moment to find out more - and apply.