Associate / Senior Associate - Banking & Finance - Bristol

Chadwick Nott; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Professional development

Job summary

Chadwick Nott in Bristol is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its Banking & Finance team. You will lead and support a range of high‑value finance transactions, advising lenders and borrowers.

The role involves drafting facility agreements, security documents, and related instruments, managing workstreams with multi‑disciplinary teams, and mentoring junior lawyers. Hybrid working and a competitive salary are offered.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years' PQE in banking and finance.
• Proven track record of leading finance transactions and managing client relationships.
• Experience across sectors such as sustainable economy, impact investing, financial services, private wealth, real estate or international finance.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence communicating at all levels.
• Commercial, proactive and professional approach.
• Ability to build networks, develop business and contribute to team growth.
• Initiative, self-motivation and enthusiasm for career development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a wide range of banking and finance matters.
• Draft, negotiate and advise on facility agreements, security documents, intercreditor arrangements and loan notes.
• Advise lenders and borrowers on new lending, refinancings and restructurings.
• Manage transaction workstreams across multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Banking & Finance

Client relationships

Drafting & negotiating

Business development

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Commercial mindset

Job description

Associate / Senior Associate - Banking & Finance - Bristol

Location: Bristol

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time or Part-time (Hybrid working available)

Salary: £70,000 - £95,000 (depending on experience)

A dynamic and forward thinking law firm is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its highly experienced Banking & Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a collaborative, agile environment, advising on high value and complex finance transactions while contributing to the continued growth of a nationally recognised practice.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for leading and supporting a wide variety of finance matters, including:

• Real estate finance
• Acquisition finance
• Corporate lending
• Development finance
• Project finance
• Impact investment transactions

Your work will include drafting, negotiating and advising on facility agreements, security documents, intercreditor arrangements, loan notes and related finance documentation. You will advise both lenders and borrowers on new lending arrangements, refinancings and restructurings, and manage transaction workstreams across multi disciplinary teams.

You will also:

• Support domestic and international transactions, including working with overseas counsel
• Build and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted adviser
• Identify opportunities for collaboration and business development
• Mentor and support junior lawyers
• Contribute to strategic growth areas within the team

Candidate Requirements

• 3-6 years’ PQE in banking and finance
• A strong track record of leading finance transactions and managing client relationships
• Experience across sectors such as sustainable economy, impact investing, financial services, private wealth, real estate or international finance
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence communicating at all levels
• A commercial, proactive and professional approach
• Ability to build networks, develop business and contribute to team growth
• Initiative, self motivation and enthusiasm for career development

Benefits

• A flexible, agile and supportive working environment
• Hybrid working arrangements
• A collaborative culture focused on growth, innovation and professional development
• Opportunities to work on high value, complex and market leading transactions
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A commitment to inclusion, belonging and wellbeing

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 from all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other personal characteristic. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.

*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.*