Associate - Banking - Manchester

Browne Jacobson LLP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Manchester is seeking a talented banking and finance lawyer to join their market-leading team. The role involves advising clients on legal aspects of banking contracts, drafting documentation, and leading transactions. Ideal candidates should possess solid banking law knowledge, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and an ability to work well in teams. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a successful and growing team in a dynamic legal environment.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of banking law and relevant finance areas.
• Interest in financial sector developments and legal updates.
• Good IT skills and familiarity with online research tools.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on legal aspects of banking contracts and arrangements.
• Draft and negotiate facility agreements and other key documentation.
• Lead banking transactions, project manage deals, and supervise junior team members.

Skills

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Project management skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

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.

Note to agencies

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