Banking & Finance Associate

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading US law firm is seeking a Banking & Finance Associate for its London office. The role involves high-level work on a wide array of financing transactions, with opportunities for motivated professionals to engage in both domestic and international mandates. Applicants should be qualified solicitors with 2–4 years of experience in banking and finance.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years PQE in banking and finance.
• Strong experience from a UK, US, or international law firm.

Responsibilities

• Support lenders and borrowers on financing 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

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Banking & Finance Associate, preston, lancashire

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Client:

Rutherford

Location:

preston, lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Our Client

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.