Banking & Finance Associate / Senior Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in Manchester is seeking a Banking & Finance Associate. You will work on high-profile deals within a top-tier legal team. The ideal candidate has over 5 years PQE in Banking & Finance, strong client management skills, and a proactive approach. The firm offers a competitive salary, generous bonuses, and a supportive hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Generous bonus scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE with solid Banking & Finance experience.
• Confident managing a varied caseload.
• Commercially astute with robust knowledge of current banking regulation.

Responsibilities

• Work on a diverse portfolio of cutting-edge lending transactions.
• Collaborate in a team with Legal 500-recognised partners.
• Invest in ongoing training and development.

Skills

Banking & Finance experience

Client relationship management

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Banking & Finance Associate (5+ PQE) | Top 25 International Firm | Manchester

Are you a commercially minded Banking & Finance Associate looking to work on high-value, high-profile deals? This role offers the chance to thrive in an elite, dynamic team based in a modern Manchester office.

Why This Firm?

Operating at the pinnacle of the global legal market, this Top 25 firm boasts Tier 1 rankings across numerous practice areas and is home to some of the sharpest legal minds worldwide. The firm's clients include top international corporates, and its work is consistently challenging, sophisticated, and highly rewarding.

The firm emphasises a positive work culture that balances professional excellence with wellbeing, offering competitive compensation, generous benefits, and a supportive environment that empowers you to own your career path and development.

The Role

You will join a leading Banking & Finance team working across a diverse portfolio of cutting-edge lending transactions. Your focus will include sectors such as technology, media & telecoms, energy, infrastructure (including digital infrastructure), life sciences, healthcare, hospitality, and leisure.

Your work will cover a range of areas from lending and refinancing to private equity-backed acquisitions and innovative embedded finance deals. You will be part of a collaborative team alongside Legal 500-recognised partners and senior lawyers who invest in your growth through ongoing training and development.

The Ideal Candidate

• 5+ years PQE with solid Banking & Finance experience
• Confident managing a varied caseload and developing strong client relationships
• Commercially astute with robust knowledge of current banking regulation and market trends
• Ambitious, proactive, and excellent communicator

What's on Offer?

• Attractive salary with generous bonus scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Access to prestigious international work and clients
• Progression opportunities within a Tier 1 Banking & Finance team

If you're ready to accelerate your career at an international legal powerhouse, apply now for immediate consideration.

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