Banking & Finance Principal Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Manchester is seeking a Banking & Finance Principal Associate with 7+ years PQE. You will advise various financial institutions on complex finance matters and support M&A transactions. This role offers an attractive salary and comprehensive benefits, alongside a supportive and inclusive work culture. Join a firm known for its innovative approach and commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• 7 years of PQE as a qualified solicitor.
• Proactive in developing client relationships and industry networks.
• Excellent organisational skills and a passion for tackling challenging legal work.

Responsibilities

• Advise banks, lenders, fund managers and corporate clients on finance matters.
• Support corporate team on funding issues related to M&A.
• Draft and prepare essential transaction documents.

Skills

Client relationship development

Organizational skills

Legal knowledge in finance

Education

Qualified solicitor (7+ PQE)

Job description

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JMC Legal Recruitment

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Banking & Finance Principal Associate

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Banking & Finance Principal Associate

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Banking & Finance Principal Associate (7+ PQE) | Manchester | Top 50 National Heavyweight

Are you an ambitious Banking & Finance Senior/Principal Associate seeking your next challenge in a leading law firm? Celebrated for its innovative approach, client-focused excellence and dedication to fostering talent.

About the Firm

This prominent UK law firm is known for its exceptional career development opportunities, underpinned by an award-winning learning and development programme and clear progression pathways. With a reputation for innovation and adaptability, the firm operates across key sectors such as energy, life sciences, education, and sport, offering a varied and dynamic workload.

The client base ranges from high-growth start-ups and SMEs to global powerhouses, including FTSE 100 giants. Diversity and inclusion lie at the heart of the firm's ethos, complemented by a modern, flexible working environment that champions work-life balance.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Banking & Finance Solicitor to join this Top 50 firm in Manchester.

In this role, you will advise banks, lenders, fund managers, and corporate and institutional clients—both borrowers and lenders—on a full spectrum of finance and security matters. Your expertise will cover asset-based lending, leveraged finance, corporate lending and borrowing, real estate finance, government finance, bonds, and capital markets.

You will also support the corporate team on funding issues related to capital markets and M&A transactions, as well as assist the commercial and real estate departments with portfolio property refinances and broader funding matters. Additionally, you will play a key role in drafting and preparing essential transaction documents.

This firm has a particularly strong reputation within their Corporate team, making for excellent cross-referral prospects internally.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 7 years of PQE as a qualified solicitor
• A proactive approach to developing client relationships and industry networks.
• Excellent organisational skills and a passion for tackling challenging legal work.

Why Join?

• Attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• A supportive, inclusive culture with a strong emphasis on flexible and agile working.
• The chance to work on high-profile, impactful UK and international matters.