Banking & Finance Solicitor - 12m FTC

Taylor Root; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international City law firm is seeking a Banking & Finance Solicitor (NQ-4 PQE) for a 12-month FTC position starting January 2026. The role offers exposure to high-profile work with financial institutions and the potential to convert to a permanent role. Ideal candidates will have solid experience from a top law firm in London. Competitive remuneration is included.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Potential for permanent role

High-profile work

Qualifications

• Solid experience in Banking & Finance at a leading law firm is required.
• Trained at a top law firm in London.
• Applications from NQ's in January 2026/September 2025 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join a dynamic team working on complex transactions.
• Gain exposure to top-tier clients and cross-border deals.

Skills

Complex debt products

Drafting agreements

Managing conditions precedent processes

Coordinating with local counsel

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Banking & Finance Solicitor | NQ to 4 PQE | 12-month FTC | Leading International City Law Firm

Starting in January 2026

Our client, a leading international City law firm is seeking a Banking & Finance Solicitor (NQ-4 PQE) to join its highly regarded team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the potential to convert to a permanent position.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work on complex, high-value transactions in a fast-paced environment, gaining exposure to top-tier clients and cross-border deals.

Key experience required:

• Complex debt products, including venture debt, leveraged finance, direct lending, corporate lending, acquisition finance, and refinancings
• Drafting facilities, subordination, and security agreements
• Managing conditions precedent processes and signings
• Coordinating with local counsel across multiple jurisdictions

You’ll be joining a small, dynamic team, offering excellent responsibility and visibility from day one.

About You:

• A qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (ideally NQ-4 PQE) with solid experience in Banking & Finance gained at a leading law firm.
• It is essential that individuals have trained at a top law firm in London.
• Applications welcome from January 2026/September 2025 NQ's, the firm is unable to consider March 2026 NQ's

What's on offer:

• High-profile work with leading financial institutions and sponsors
• Competitive remuneration
• Potential for the role to become permanent

If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding role with one of the most respected firms in the market, apply today for a confidential discussion.

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