Banking & Finance Senior Associate

Taylor Root; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Associate with 4+ years' experience in Banking & Finance. The role involves leading banking transactions, advising clients on M&A, and mentoring junior members. The firm offers competitive salary, benefits, and support for flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 4+ years' PQE in Banking & Finance.
• Strong experience in corporate debt and leveraged finance.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a broad range of banking transactions.
• Advise clients on M&A and refinancing.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

UK qualified solicitor

Corporate debt expertise

Client management skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Senior Associate – Banking & Finance (4PQE+)

Location: Birmingham

Sector: Legal – Banking & Finance

Type: Permanent | Full-time

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About the Role

My client, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Senior Associate (4PQE+) to join their national Banking & Finance Practice Group in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile domestic and cross-border transactions, advising a diverse client base including private equity sponsors, corporates, banks, and funds.

You’ll be part of a collaborative and ambitious team with a strong reputation in corporate and leveraged finance, real estate finance, and debt capital markets. The firm offers a dynamic environment where innovation, development, and client service are at the heart of everything they do.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a broad range of banking transactions, primarily in corporate and leveraged finance
• Advise clients on M&A, refinancing, asset-based lending, and debt capital markets
• Collaborate with internal teams across Corporate, Tax, Restructuring, and Private Equity
• Participate in business development and client relationship initiativesMentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing

About You

• UK qualified solicitor with 4+ years’ PQE in Banking & Finance
• Strong experience in corporate debt and leveraged finance
• Commercially minded with excellent client management skills
• A team player who thrives in a non-hierarchical, collaborative environment
• Motivated to contribute to business development and wider firm initiatives

Why Apply?

• Work on market-leading transactions with top-tier clients
• Join a firm committed to diversity, inclusion, and flexible working
• Be part of a forward-thinking team with ambitious growth plans
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible Working

My client supports flexible working arrangements and is open to discussing how this role can accommodate your needs.

Apply Now

If you’re ready to take the next step in your legal career, apply today or get in touch to learn more.