Banking & Finance Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious Tier 1 Financial Litigation team at a Top 50 law firm seeks a junior Financial Services / Banking & Finance Litigator with 1-3 years PQE. This position offers the opportunity to manage high-value and complex cases, develop expertise alongside respected partners, and benefit from a supportive hybrid working culture.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working culture

Work on top-tier client matters

Varied caseloads

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' PQE in Financial or Commercial Litigation.
• Demonstrates ambition and a drive for excellence.

Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse range of financial services litigation matters.
• Provide comprehensive legal advice to clients, including lenders and investment firms.
• Work alongside highly respected partners.

Skills

Ambition

Drive for excellence

Education

3 years PQE in Financial or Commercial Litigation

Job description

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This is an excellent opportunity for a 1-3 PQE Financial Services / Banking & Finance Litigator to work alongside one of the UK's most prominent partners.

This Top 50 firm boasts a leading client base working with the world's leading financial institutions. If you are a junior Banking & Finance Litigation Associate looking for a platform to progress your career, there are few better options.

The Firm

This Top 50 Firm has established an exceptional reputation amongst clients and peers for their forward-thinking, people-focused approach across all international locations. They have earned L500 Top Tier recognition in most of their world-class capabilities within the UK, reinforcing their status as a national heavyweight.

The firm is known for its innovative, agile approach to legal services, with outstanding sector specialists and advanced legal tech, providing clients with a mix of traditional and alternative solutions for a quality and efficient experience.

Their investment in employees, nurturing and developing talent at all levels, has led to high retention and a growing number of home-grown partners. You will receive significant support from respected Partners and the platform to develop your skills to a high level.

The Role

This is a unique opportunity to join a prestigious Tier 1 Financial Litigation team. You will handle a diverse range of financial services litigation matters, providing comprehensive legal advice to a varied client base.

Your caseload will involve high-value, complex, and sensitive matters, working with one of the largest specialist teams supporting a prestigious national and international clientele, including lenders, investment firms, building societies, and banking institutions.

As a junior team member, you will work alongside highly respected partners and develop expertise in this evolving area, paving the way toward a senior position in a leading UK law firm.

The Ideal Candidate

• Minimum of 3 years' PQE in Financial or Commercial Litigation
• Demonstrates ambition and a drive for excellence

What's on Offer

• Join a Top 50 law firm and award-winning employer
• Flexible and hybrid working culture
• Work on top-tier client matters with varied caseloads