Associate - Banking - Manchester

Browne Jacobson; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm based in Manchester is looking for a talented banking and finance lawyer to join their successful team. This role involves advising major UK banks and lenders on legal aspects of banking contracts, drafting facility agreements, and leading banking transactions. Ideal candidates will have solid banking law knowledge, excellent negotiation skills, and a client-focused approach. Join this market-leading team to contribute to its growth and success in the financial sector.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of banking law and finance areas.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Commercial mindset focused on client solutions.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on legal aspects of banking contracts.
• Draft and negotiate facility agreements and key documentation.
• Lead banking transactions, attend client meetings, manage projects.

Skills

Banking law knowledge

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Project management skills

Client-focused mindset

Attention to detail

Team player

IT skills

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a talented banking and finance lawyer to join our market-leading team in Manchester advising major UK banks (including Lloyds, RBS, HSBC, Santander) and alternative lenders (such as ThinCats, OakNorth, Beechbrook Capital).

Role highlights

• Advise clients on legal aspects of banking contracts and arrangements, including acquisition finance, property finance, asset-based lending, restructuring, and refinancing.
• Draft and negotiate facility agreements (bilateral and syndicated) and other key documentation.
• Lead and support banking transactions, attend client meetings, project manage deals, supervise junior team members, and coordinate with overseas lawyers.
• Develop business by building relationships with key bankers in Manchester and supporting marketing efforts across the North West, Nottingham, Birmingham, and London.

What we’re looking for

• Solid knowledge of banking law and relevant finance areas.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Commercial mindset with a focus on client needs and solutions.
• Interest in financial sector developments and legal updates.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to master complex contracts.
• Team player with initiative, able to supervise and delegate.
• Good IT skills and familiarity with online research tools.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the growth of our successful team.