Associate / Senior Associate - Banking - Bristol

Chadwick Nott; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Chadwick Nott seeks an Associate/Senior Associate in Banking - Bristol to join a Top 100 UK law firm. The role involves handling complex banking and finance matters, drafting facility agreements, and advising lenders and borrowers.

Expect hybrid working, cross-team collaboration, and opportunities for client development and progression. Candidates should have 3–6 years of PQE in Banking & Finance, with strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, and a proactive mindset to grow within

Qualifications

• Banking & Finance experience in complex transactions.
• Strong drafting and negotiation abilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a variety of banking and finance transactions including real estate, acquisition, corporate, development, and project finance.
• Draft and negotiate facility agreements, security documents and related finance paperwork.
• Advise lenders and borrowers on facilities, refinancings and restructurings.
• Coordinate with Corporate, Real Estate and Private Wealth teams on transactions.
• Develop client relationships and support business development initiatives.
• Mentor and support junior team members.

Skills

Banking & Finance

Client relationships

Drafting & negotiation

Communication

Job description

Associate / Senior Associate - Banking - Bristol

Fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded Top 100 UK law firm, recognised by both Legal 500 and Chambers, with a strong national presence.

The Banking & Finance team advises banks, financial institutions, alternative lenders, family offices, impact funds and corporate borrowers on a broad range of complex transactions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading a variety of banking and finance transactions, including real estate finance, acquisition finance, corporate lending, development finance and project finance.


• Drafting and negotiating facility agreements, security documents and related finance documentation.


• Advising lenders and borrowers on new facilities, refinancings and restructurings.


• Managing transactions and collaborating with colleagues across Corporate, Real Estate and Private Wealth teams.


• Developing strong client relationships and supporting business development initiatives.


• Supporting and mentoring junior team members.

Candidate Requirements

• 3-6 years' PQE within Banking & Finance.


• Experience managing banking and finance transactions and client relationships.


• Strong technical drafting and negotiation skills.


• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.


• Motivated, proactive and keen to contribute to the growth of a successful practice.

Why Join?

• Join a recognised Top 100 UK law firm with a strong reputation in the Banking & Finance market.


• Work on complex, high-value and often market-leading transactions.


• Gain exposure to specialist areas including sustainable finance, renewable energy and impact investment.


• Enjoy genuine flexibility through a hybrid working model.


• Be part of a collaborative, supportive and ambitious team culture.


• Access excellent career development and progression opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Banking & Finance lawyer looking to develop their expertise within a highly respected and forward-thinking team.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*