Banking & Finance Lawyers – Leeds, Sheffield and Newcastle

Think Legal Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking talented Banking & Finance lawyers in Leeds, Sheffield, and Newcastle. You will enjoy unparalleled growth opportunities and the autonomy to develop your practice. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 2+ PQE and the ambition to thrive in a supportive team culture. Initial conversations with the lead Partner can be arranged before application.

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Supportive culture

Dynamic environment

Qualifications

• Ideally Senior Associate to Legal Director.
• Experience across all banking & finance disciplines welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Develop your practice with autonomy.
• Build and maintain client relationships across the UK.

Skills

Ambitious

Driven

Experience in banking and finance

Education

2+ PQE minimum

Job description

Overview

Banking & Finance Lawyers – Leeds, Sheffield and Newcastle

Top 25 UK Law Firm

Ready to Break Free from the Constraints? Join a Dynamic Banking & Finance Team

Are you a talented banking lawyer feeling hemmed in at your current firm? Looking for genuine progression opportunities and the autonomy to develop your practice? This Banking & Finance team is expanding nationally and we want ambitious lawyers who are ready to grow and develop.

Why This is Your Next Career Move:

Unparalleled Growth Opportunities

• Clear pathway to Legal Director and Partnership for the right candidates
• Fixed share partnerships available - we invest in our people's success

Outstanding Platform & Client Base

• Exceptional panel relationships including major banks and financial institutions
• Top 25UK law firm with national reach but highly supportive close- nit team feel
• Strong corporate banking and real estate finance practices
• Thriving Indian banking practice and financial regulation expertise

True Autonomy

• Full control over your clients - no barriers
• National remit - develop work across the UK regardless of your base location
• Mid-market corporate focus - quality work that challenges and rewards

What We're Looking For

Experience Level: Ideally Senior Associate to Legal Director (2+ PQE minimum), Associates with the right ambition and drive will also be considered.

Partners: We welcome application from Partner level too

Practice Areas: All banking & finance disciplines welcomed - corporate banking, real estate finance, leveraged finance

Location: Any northern UK location considered including - Leeds, Sheffield, Newcastle

Personality: Ambitious, driven individuals ready to exploit their platform and grow their national presence

What Makes This Different

Unparalleled Growth Opportunities Legal Director and Partnership is within grasp

Dynamic, supportive culture across all offices

Continuous learning and development focus

Safe space to innovate and make your mark

Strong social culture - work hard, celebrate success

Untapped potential in our private wealth connections

Quality work that rivals the best in the market

Special Interest

We're particularly excited to speak with lawyers with borrower-side experience and those with existing client relationships who are ready to take them to the next level.

Next Steps

Ready for the Conversation?

This is more than just another role - it's your opportunity to be at the forefront of this national expansion. The team is small but beautifully formed, with huge ambitions and the platform to achieve them.

If you're tired of being just another lawyer in a big machine and want to be part of something special, let's talk.

Initial no pressure conversations available with the lead Partner, even before a full CV is submitted.

Contact me today to discuss how you could be part of this growing banking team.

Kim Wilkes – [e-mail]