Associate - Banking and Finance (2-5 PQE)

Job description

A well-established commercial law firm is looking to appoint a Banking & Finance Associate (2-5 PQE) to join its growing London team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer seeking high-quality transactional work within a collaborative environment that offers genuine responsibility, strong mentoring and direct client exposure from day one.

The Opportunity

You will advise on a broad range of financing matters, acting for both lenders and borrowers across a variety of sectors. The work includes real estate-backed transactions, corporate lending, refinancing matters and bespoke financing arrangements for a diverse client base that includes financial institutions, investors, privately owned businesses and entrepreneurial clients.

The team operates with a lean structure, allowing associates to take ownership of matters, build close working relationships with senior lawyers and partners, and gain meaningful involvement throughout the lifecycle of transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising clients on a wide range of banking and finance transactions
• Drafting and negotiating facility agreements, security documentation and ancillary documents
• Managing transactions from instruction through to completion
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and other advisers
• Working closely with colleagues across corporate, real estate and private wealth teams on cross-disciplinary matters
• Supporting business development initiatives and helping strengthen client relationships

About You

• England & Wales qualified Solicitor with approximately 2-4 years' PQE
• Experience gained within a recognised banking and finance practice
• Exposure to lender and/or borrower-side transactions
• Strong drafting and technical capabilities
• Commercially minded with excellent communication skills
• Comfortable managing matters and taking responsibility for client relationships
• Ambitious, proactive and keen to develop within a growing practice

What's on Offer

• High-quality, varied finance work with excellent client exposure
• Close partner interaction and mentoring
• Clear opportunities for progression and career development
• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare and enhanced family policies
• A supportive, collegiate culture that values collaboration, wellbeing and professional growth
• Flexible and agile working arrangements

This opportunity would suit a driven Banking & Finance Associate who is looking to broaden their experience, take on greater responsibility and join a team where they can make a genuine impact while continuing to develop their technical and commercial expertise.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

07-07-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English