Banking & Finance Lawyer

Brandon James Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An international professional services provider is seeking a Banking & Finance Lawyer to join their team in London. This permanent role is ideal for a Mid Associate/Manager-level candidate with at least 3 years of experience in banking and finance law. The successful candidate will manage client relationships, draft and negotiate legal documents, and ensure compliance with UK financial regulations. Competitive salary ranging from £90,000 to £115,000, along with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive environment focused on career progression

Exposure to high-profile clients

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in banking and finance law.
• Strong experience in general banking, corporate lending, and finance transactions.
• Sound understanding of UK financial services regulation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver commercially focused legal advice and transaction support.
• Draft and negotiate loan agreements and facility documents.
• Advise on banking regulation and support deal structuring.

Skills

Client relationship management

Regulatory compliance

Drafting loan agreements

Negotiation skills

Education

Qualification as a Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

A leading international professional services provider is seeking a Banking & Finance Lawyer to join their growing team in London. This permanent position is an excellent opportunity for a Mid Associate/Manager-level professional with a solid background in general banking law. The successful Banking & Finance Lawyer will work closely with a high-calibre client base, including banks, asset managers, and multinational corporates, supporting a wide range of transactional and regulatory matters.

This role offers the chance for a Banking & Finance Lawyer to work on high-profile deals involving syndicated lending, leveraged finance, and corporate lending. Based in London, the Banking & Finance Lawyer will play a key role in providing strategic legal guidance across domestic and cross-border transactions, helping clients navigate complex legal and regulatory frameworks.

The Banking & Finance Lawyer’s role

The Banking & Finance Lawyer will be responsible for delivering commercially focused legal advice and hands-on transaction support. You’ll take the lead on drafting and negotiating loan agreements, facility documents, and related security documentation, working closely with internal stakeholders and client legal teams.

Additional responsibilities will include advising on banking regulation, supporting deal structuring, and ensuring compliance with applicable UK and international financial laws. This is a client-facing role that requires a confident communicator with a proactive and detail-oriented approach.

The Banking & Finance Lawyer

To be considered for this Banking & Finance Lawyer position, you should have:

A minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in banking and finance law.

Qualification as a Solicitor in England & Wales (or another common law jurisdiction).

Strong experience in general banking, corporate lending, and finance transactions.

A sound understanding of UK financial services regulation.

The ability to manage complex matters and build strong client relationships.

In Return?

Competitive salary in the range of £90,000 – £115,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Exposure to high-profile clients and international work.

A supportive environment focused on career progression and legal innovation.

Opportunities to broaden your technical expertise and commercial insight.

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