Banking and Finance Associate

JR United Kingdom; Paisley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly ranked L500 department in Glasgow is seeking a Junior Banking & Finance Solicitor with 1-3 years PQE. This unique opportunity involves complex transactions, offering flexible working arrangements and career progression within a collaborative culture. The firm prioritizes innovation and values your development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for progression

Supportive and collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant PQE in Banking and Finance matters.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• A commercially minded and self-motivated approach.

Responsibilities

• Involved in corporate and asset-based lending transactions.
• Support leveraged finance deals for lenders and private equity.
• Engage in client-facing work and shape business opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Business development enthusiasm

Job description

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Are you a Banking & Finance Solicitor (1-3 PQE) looking to develop your career with a highly ranked L500 department in their vibrant Glasgow office?

This is a unique opportunity to join a Top 50 firm, where you’ll work on complex, high-value transactions while benefiting from flexible working arrangements, strong career progression and a collaborative culture that values your development.

Role

Upon joining this Top 50 firm, you will be a key part of the team and you will be involved in a broad range of corporate and asset-based lending transactions across Scotland and the UK.

You’ll support leveraged finance deals for both lenders and private equity clients and take ownership of your own matters while working alongside senior colleagues and specialists across the firm.

From day one, you’ll be involved in client-facing work, with opportunities to help shape the direction of future business opportunities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Junior Banking and Finance Solicitor to gain hands-on experience with a diverse client base in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

Your Experience

• Ideally, 1–3 years of relevant PQE in Banking and Finance matters
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills
• A commercially minded, self-motivated approach with the ability to manage deadlines and prioritise effectively
• A team player who is keen to contribute to a collaborative and growing practice
• Enthusiasm for business development and a proactive interest in market trends and client needs

What’s on Offer

• Exposure to high-quality, high-profile banking and finance matters
• Genuine opportunities for progression within a growing Top 50 UK firm
• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• A flexible, hybrid working environment that supports work-life balance
• A firm culture that values innovation, inclusion and long-term career development

If you’d like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Tilly Scott at [emailprotected] / 0131 460 7747 for a confidential discussion.