Banking & Finance Associate

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious US law firm seeks a Banking & Finance Associate to join its London office. This role offers the opportunity to work on significant domestic and cross-border financing transactions within a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have solid experience in banking and finance and a proactive approach to complex deals.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years’ PQE in banking and finance.
• Strong experience from a reputable law firm.
• Ability to manage complex transactions.

Responsibilities

• Support lenders and borrowers on various transactions.
• Draft documentation and structure deals.
• Coordinate multi-jurisdictional input.

Skills

Clear communication

Drafting skills

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Team-oriented mindset

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

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Our client, a US law firm is seeking a Banking & Finance Associate (1–4 PQE) to join its London office. The team advises on a wide range of domestic and cross-border financing transactions and works with banks, funds, and corporate borrowers across the capital structure. This is a strong opportunity for a motivated associate to take on high-level work within a collaborative and high-performing environment.

The Role

You will support lenders and borrowers on a variety of transactions including leveraged finance, asset-based lending, and real estate finance. You’ll be involved in drafting documentation, structuring deals, and coordinating multi-jurisdictional input. The work is varied and includes both domestic and international mandates across sectors.

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 2–4 years’ PQE in banking and finance.
• Strong experience from a reputable UK, US, or international law firm.
• Clear communication, drafting, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage complex transactions with commercial awareness.
• Positive, team-oriented mindset and eagerness to contribute.