Banking & Finance Associate (2-6 PQE)

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

Job summary

A leading international law firm in London seeks a Banking Associate or Senior Associate (2–6 PQE) for its Banking Practice Group. The role involves acting for high-profile clients on complex finance transactions, with opportunities for career development and a modern, inclusive culture.

Benefits

Dental, health and wellness benefits

Remote and flexible working options

Structured professional development

Pro bono and community engagement initiatives

Qualifications

• 2–6 years’ post-qualification experience in banking and finance.
• Strong grounding in leveraged, corporate or real estate finance.

Responsibilities

• Acting for banks, funds, corporates across finance transactions.
• Running deals and managing client relationships.
• Working on multi-jurisdictional matters.

Skills

Commercial Awareness

Negotiation

Drafting

Job description

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Banking & Finance Associate (2-6 PQE), london

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Client:

Medlock Partners

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

A leading international law firm is seeking an ambitious Banking Associate or Senior Associate (2–6 PQE) to join its high-performing Banking Practice Group in London. With more than 5,000 people across 30+ countries, this full-service, sector-focused firm offers a platform for complex work, international collaboration, and genuine career development.

Why this role?

• Top-quality finance work: Act for high-profile clients including financial institutions, private equity houses, funds and corporates on domestic and cross-border transactions.
• Breadth of experience: Involvement across corporate and leveraged finance, real estate finance and project/infrastructure finance.
• Collaborative and non-hierarchical team: Work alongside partners and associates from Magic Circle, US and other market-leading firms.
• Opportunities to grow: Ongoing training, international secondments, and mentoring support.
• Modern, inclusive culture: Hybrid working, agile policies and strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Key responsibilities

• Acting for banks, funds, corporates and sponsors across a wide range of finance transactions
• Running deals and managing client relationships
• Working on multi-jurisdictional matters in collaboration with international offices
• Contributing to business development, client events and know-how initiatives
• Supporting the wider finance team with mentoring and internal development

About you

• 2–6 years’ post-qualification experience in banking and finance
• Strong grounding in leveraged, corporate or real estate finance
• Experience with high-value, cross-border matters
• Commercially minded with strong drafting and negotiation skills
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative, high-performing environment

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based rewards
• Dental, health and wellness benefits
• Remote and flexible working options
• Structured professional development and international exposure
• Pro bono and community engagement initiatives
• Long-term career growth with a firm that invests in its people