Banking and Finance Senior Associate

Interlink Talent Solutions; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Interlink Talent Solutions in Manchester seeks a Finance Senior Associate (4-7 PQE) to join its market-leading finance practice. You will handle a broad range of domestic and international finance transactions with a focus on Asset Based Lending, working alongside senior partners.

The role offers exposure to leveraged, corporate and real estate finance, with opportunities for client development and internal secondments.

Qualifications

• Qualified in England & Wales or another recognised common law jurisdiction.
• 4-7 years' PQE (approx.) or equivalent experience.
• Strong experience in banking and finance transactions.
• Prior Asset Based Lending (ABL) experience or interest in developing an ABL practice.
• Technically strong with drafting and negotiating finance documentation.
• Experience managing transactions and supervising junior team members.
• Commercially minded with strong client relationship skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Enjoy working in a collaborative, high-performing team.
• Interest in business development and networking activities.

Responsibilities

• Advise lenders and borrowers on Asset Based Lending transactions.
• Work on leveraged finance, corporate finance, real estate finance and general banking matters.
• Draft and negotiate key finance documents: credit agreements, intercreditor agreements, security documentation.
• Advise on cross-border transactions and coordinate with colleagues in multiple jurisdictions.
• Support business development and build client relationships.

Skills

ABL experience

Banking & finance

Client relationships

Supervising juniors

Commercial awareness

Education

England & Wales qualification

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a talented Finance Senior Associate (4-7 PQE) to join a highly regarded Finance team in Manchester. This role offers exposure to a broad range of high-quality domestic and international finance transactions, with a particular focus on Asset Based Lending (ABL).

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious lawyer looking to develop their expertise within a market-leading finance practice while working alongside experienced partners and a strong national team.

The Role

The successful candidate will work on a diverse range of finance transactions, including:

• Advising lenders and borrowers on complex Asset Based Lending transactions.
• Working on leveraged finance, corporate finance, real estate finance and general banking matters.
• Drafting and negotiating key finance documents, including:
• Credit agreements
• Intercreditor agreements
• Security documentation
• Advising on cross-border transactions and working closely with colleagues across multiple jurisdictions.
• Supporting business development initiatives and building client relationships.
• Developing sector-specific expertise within key industries.
• Supervising junior lawyers and taking a lead role on transactions.
• Opportunities for client and internal secondments.

About You

Applications are welcomed from candidates with approximately 4-7 years' PQE, although candidates outside this range with relevant experience will also be considered.

You will ideally:

• Be qualified in England & Wales or another recognised common law jurisdiction.
• Have strong experience in banking and finance transactions.
• Possess prior Asset Based Lending (ABL) experience or a genuine interest in developing a specialist ABL practice.
• Be technically strong with experience drafting and negotiating finance documentation.
• Have experience managing transactions and supervising junior team members.
• Be commercially minded with strong client relationship skills.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Enjoy working as part of a collaborative, high-performing team.
• Have an interest in business development and networking activities.
• Be capable of managing multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.

The Team

The finance team is recognised as one of the leading practices in the market, advising major financial institutions, private equity sponsors, funds and corporate borrowers on a broad spectrum of financing transactions.

The Manchester-based team has an outstanding reputation for Asset Based Lending, leveraged finance, corporate lending, asset finance and real estate finance matters, regularly acting on complex, high-value transactions both in the UK and internationally.

The culture is collaborative, supportive and focused on developing talent, making it an excellent platform for ambitious lawyers looking to progress their careers.

What's on Offer

• High-quality domestic and international work.
• Exposure to complex and market-leading transactions.
• Genuine career progression opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Business development and client-facing opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.