Banking and Finance Solicitor

Simpson Judge; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Excellent training

Job summary

Simpson Judge, a leading Legal 500 Tier 1 law firm in Birmingham, is seeking a Banking & Finance Solicitor/Associate with 3+ PQE to join its Funding team on a hybrid basis. You will advise lenders and borrowers on high-value funding transactions across social housing, charities, health & social care and related sectors, handling complex financings and building client relationships.

The role offers progression, excellent training, and a competitive salary with hybrid working (2 days in Birmingham

Qualifications

• 3+ years' PQE in Banking & Finance

Responsibilities

• Handle acquisition and development finance
• Manage refinancing and structured finance deals
• Coordinate private placements and bond issues
• Prepare ISDA agreements and security documentation
• Lead transactions from instruction to completion
• Build and maintain relationships with lenders and borrowers

Skills

Banking & Finance PQE

Job description

Banking & Finance Solicitor / Associate | 3+ PQE | Birmingham | Hybrid

A leading Legal 500 Tier 1 law firm is looking to appoint a Banking & Finance Solicitor/Associate to join its highly regarded Funding team in Birmingham.

This is an opportunity to advise both lenders and borrowers on high-value, complex funding transactions across the social housing, charities, health & social care and wider social impact sectors. The team handles over £1bn of funding transactions annually, offering exposure to market-leading work and sophisticated financing structures.

The role will include:

• Acquisition and development finance
• Refinancing and structured finance transactions
• Private placements and listed bond issues
• ISDA agreements and security documentation
• Managing transactions from instruction through to completion
• Building strong client relationships with lenders and borrowers

About you:

• 3+ years' PQE in Banking & Finance
• Exposure to capital markets or social housing finance would be advantageous
• Confident managing complex transactions and stakeholder relationships

What's on offer:

• Join a nationally recognised, Tier 1 Banking & Finance team
• High-quality, purpose-driven work with genuine social impact
• Hybrid working (2 days in the Birmingham office)
• Clear progression opportunities and excellent training
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package