Banking & Finance Associate — Hybrid, Growth Path

JMC Legal Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Banking and Finance Associate (1-3 PQE) to join a Top 50 firm. This role offers exposure to high-profile transactions with opportunities for career progression in a collaborative environment. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and be self-motivated. The firm values innovation, inclusion, and long-term career development while offering a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Exposure to high-profile banking and finance matters

Opportunities for progression

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Flexible, hybrid working environment

Firm culture valuing innovation and inclusion

Qualifications

• Ideally, 1-3 years of relevant PQE in Banking and Finance matters.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• A commercially minded, self-motivated approach with the ability to manage deadlines and prioritise effectively.

Responsibilities

• Involved in corporate and asset-based lending transactions across Scotland and the UK.
• Support leveraged finance deals for lenders and private equity clients.
• Engage in client-facing work and help shape future business opportunities.

Skills

Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills

A commercially minded, self-motivated approach

Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise effectively

Team player contributing to a collaborative practice

Enthusiasm for business development

Education

1-3 years of relevant PQE in Banking and Finance

Job description

A leading legal recruitment firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Banking and Finance Associate (1-3 PQE) to join a Top 50 firm. This role offers exposure to high-profile transactions with opportunities for career progression in a collaborative environment. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and be self-motivated. The firm values innovation, inclusion, and long-term career development while offering a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.