Associate - Banking & Finance - Asset Based Lending

JMC Legal Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier legal firm in Leeds seeks an Associate (NQ+) for their Banking & Finance team, offering the chance to work on high-value transactions and develop expertise in a collaborative environment. This role promises outstanding career development opportunities and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Flexible working

Outstanding career development pathways

Excellent work-life balance

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Ambitious individual NQ+ with an interest in Banking & Finance.
• Demonstrate motivation and ambition for career growth.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Work with a renowned Banking and Finance team across the UK.
• Gain exposure to asset-based lending work including Receivables or Structured Finance.
• Take ownership of clients and build reputation in banking and finance law.

Skills

Ambition

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

NQ+ Qualification

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JMC Legal Recruitment

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Leeds, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Associate - Banking & Finance - Asset Based Lending

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Associate - Banking & Finance - Asset Based Lending

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Join a Leading Banking & Asset Based Lending Practice at a Top 25 Firm

A Legal 500-ranked Banking team at this rapidly growing Top 25 firm is seeking a driven Associate (NQ+) to join their modern Leeds.

The Firm

This global firm is renowned for its excellence across a wide range of sectors, boasting multiple Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings , Chambers & Partners top-tier recognitions , and a stellar roster of individually ranked legal professionals. It is highly regarded for its dynamic culture, commitment to professional growth, and the unparalleled quality of work its teams produce.

Despite its size and impressive track record of growth, the firm has cultivated a friendly, inclusive, and supportive environment , where employees thrive under the guidance of a caring and forward-thinking management team. The firm has received numerous accolades for fostering diversity and inclusion and is celebrated for both the calibre of its work and its people.

As part of the team, you will have the opportunity to work with top-tier UK and international clients while being supported by some of the best legal minds in the industry. The culture combines cutting-edge innovation with a collaborative and people-focused ethos , making it a truly rewarding place to develop your career.

The Role

Ranked by the prestigious Legal 500 Tier system, you will work as part of this renowned and quickly growing Banking and Finance team with colleagues from across the UK.

The successful candidate will gain exposure to the full gamut of asset-based lending work including Receivables or Structured Finance, General Banking and Finance and/or Restructuring.

Clients include some of the most highly regarded investors and financial institutions in the country. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of these clients and build a strong reputation in one of Europe's key financial hubs as an expert in banking and finance law.

The successful candidate will be in an enviable position, working in one of Europe's central financial hubs, and developing market-leading expertise in Banking and Financial law. A true career progression launch-pad opportunity.

The Ideal Candidate

Ambitious Individual NQ+ with an interest in Banking & Finance

Demonstrate motivation and ambition for career growth

Possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues

Exhibit a proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving

Benefits and Opportunities

The chance to work in one of the UK's top Banking & Finance practices

Exposure to high-value, high-quality transactions with top-tier clients

Outstanding career development pathways tailored to your growth

A culture of flexible working and excellent work-life balance

A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package