Banking & Finance Partner / Legal Director
Location : Reading Area
Salary : c.£110,000 - £140,000 + Equity/Partner Profit Share & C-Suite Backing
Are you an accomplished Banking & Finance Partner or Senior Director with an established client following, seeking the strategic authority, autonomy, and firm backing to establish and lead a flagship Banking & Finance practice across Reading and the Thames Valley? Our client is a dynamic, commercially minded national law firm expanding its South East presence and known for doing law differently-putting authentic client relationships and cross-departmental collaboration at the heart of its business. Expanding its commercial practice across the region's thriving corporate and tech corridor, they are seeking an entrepreneurial Banking & Finance Partner (8+ PQE) with a portable client base to establish and lead a standalone offering serving institutional lenders, challenger banks, funds, and corporate borrowers nationwide.
The Opportunity
In this high-profile equity-track position, you will leverage your existing client connections and take lead operational responsibility for establishing and scaling the firm's Reading-based Banking & Finance practice. Supported directly by C-Suite leadership, senior partners, and a dedicated marketing engine, you will deliver sophisticated transactional and advisory advice across real-estate finance, acquisition finance, development finance, and asset-based lending. Designed for a commercially sharp practitioner with a proven track record of fee generation who wants to build a practice rather than simply maintain one, this role offers direct strategic influence, a lucrative profit distribution model, and full cross-referral backing across property, corporate, and insolvency practice groups.
Key Responsibilities & Requirements
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Qualifications & Experience: Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with a minimum of 8+ years' post-qualification experience (PQE) specialising in banking and finance law within a recognised UK practice.
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Portable Client Following: Demonstrable track record of fee generation and an established, portable client following (clearing banks, alternative lenders, private equity funds, or corporate borrowers) to anchor and scale the practice (essential).
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Broad Transactional Expertise: Comprehensive technical knowledge of drafting and negotiating facility agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements, and guarantees across real-estate finance, development finance, acquisition finance, and general corporate lending.
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Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Strategic capability to work seamlessly with real estate, corporate, and restructuring teams on matters with complex debt finance dimensions.
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Leadership & Growth Mindset: Entrepreneurial drive to recruit, mentor, and build a dedicated banking team in Reading as department instruction volumes scale.
Package & Working Structure
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Competitive Remuneration: £110,000 - £140,000 base compensation per annum (commensurate with PQE, Thames Valley market standing, and portable following) plus attractive Partner profit share / equity distribution options.
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Agile & Hybrid Structure: Modern hybrid working policy based out of Reading-built on trust, allowing you to choose the environment where you work best.
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Comprehensive Healthcare & Benefits: Private Medical Insurance (Vitality), Cash Plan (Medicash), salary sacrifice pension scheme (NEST), and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) extended to family members.
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Leave & Flexibility: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off (increasing with service), and enhanced wellbeing and family-friendly policies.
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Culture & Perks: Direct C-Suite and Senior Partner access from day one, regular CSR events, seasonal celebrations, referral bonuses, free fruit/drinks, and regular team lunches.
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Banking & Finance Partner / Legal Director in Reading employer: Vincere
Vincere is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, the firm provides a genuine partnership platform and opportunities for cross-firm collaboration, ensuring that you can develop your career while making a significant impact in the M&A sector. Join us to be part of a supportive culture that values high-quality, commercially focused advice and fosters meaningful client relationships.
