Banking & Finance Senior Associate

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Banking & Finance Associate / Senior Associate to join a leading Manchester practice and play a key role in the continued development of its finance offering across the North. This is a particularly strong opportunity for a lawyer with a background in leveraged finance who is looking for high-quality transactional work.

Responsibilities:

• Advise lenders, borrowers, sponsors and investors on a broad range of leveraged and corporate finance transactions.
• Draft and negotiate facility agreements, security documents and other finance documentation, including both LMA and bespoke forms.
• Work on sponsor-backed transactions, growth lending, venture debt and wider corporate financing matters.
• Advise on intercreditor arrangements and work closely with corporate and restructuring specialists on complex transactions.
• Take responsibility for matters throughout the transaction lifecycle, as well as advising existing clients on waivers, amendments, refinancings, restatements and bolt-on transactions.

Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor with approximately 3–6 years' PQE and relevant Banking & Finance experience.
• Strong experience in leveraged finance, alongside solid cashflow and general banking experience.
• Experience acting for or advising lenders, borrowers, sponsors, investors or financial institutions.
• Confident drafting and negotiating finance documentation and managing transactions through to completion.
• Commercial, proactive and client-focused, with the ambition to contribute to business development and the growth of a regional practice.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to join a leading Manchester Banking & Finance practice with a strong national platform.
• High-quality exposure to leveraged finance, corporate finance, growth lending and sponsor-led transactions.
• Early opportunity to take responsibility for matters and develop long-term client relationships.
• Supportive and flexible working environment with strong investment in professional development.
• Competitive remuneration alongside a comprehensive and flexible benefits package.

If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Jack Wright for a confidential discussion.

Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

24-08-2026

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