Banking & Finance Associate

AJ Chambers; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Holiday trading

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Season ticket loan

Bonuses

Hybrid working

Job summary

AJ Chambers is recruiting a Banking & Finance Solicitor in London to advise lender and borrower clients on a broad range of transactions, including corporate lending and acquisition finance.

The role emphasizes building client relationships, cross-border experience, and delivering commercially focused advice within a collaborative, supportive team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with 2-3 PQE in general banking and finance in private practice.
• Strong academics at university and in the SQE.
• Experience in acting for overseas clients and on cross-border transactions.

Responsibilities

• Provides accurate, practical and commercially focused legal advice to clients and colleagues.
• Under supervision, delivers high-quality work aligned with client objectives.
• Builds and maintains relationships with clients and referrers to understand commercial objectives.
• Contributes to a supportive, collaborative firm environment across teams.

Skills

Client relations

Commercial awareness

Cross-border transactions

Legal drafting

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

2-3 PQE in banking & finance

Strong academics

Job description

AJ Chambers are recruiting for a highly motivated and experienced Banking & Finance Solicitor to join a exciting growing legal practice in the heart of London, advising both lender and borrower clients across a broad range of transactions, including corporate lending, acquisition finance.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a clear understanding of the responsibilities and professional duties of a solicitor and consistently works in accordance with the firm's policies, procedures and standards.
• Understands the importance of building, maintaining and strengthening relationships with clients and referrers, while developing a strong understanding of their commercial objectives and expectations.
• Demonstrates a genuine commitment to developing their legal career, actively seeking opportunities to broaden their experience, strengthen their technical expertise and contribute to the continued success of the firm.
• Under appropriate supervision, provides accurate, practical and commercially focused legal advice to clients and colleagues, taking into account the wider commercial context and objectives of each matter.
• Establishes a strong reputation among colleagues as a dependable and capable solicitor who approaches matters carefully, takes ownership of their work and can be relied upon to deliver to a high standard.
• Collaborative team member: Builds strong and effective working relationships with colleagues within the immediate team and across the wider firm, contributing positively to a supportive and collaborative working environment.

Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with between 2-3 PQE relevant experience in general banking and finance in private practice.
• Strong academics at university and in the SQE
• Experience in acting for overseas clients and on cross-border transactions

Benefits:

• 30 days holiday per year
• Buying and selling holiday
• Healthcare cash plan / private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Bonuses
• Hybrid working