Banking Partner/Legal Director, Regional Law Firm – Bristol

Rutherford Search; Bristol; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Partner to join their dynamic banking and finance practice in Bristol. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to lead a high-performing team and influence the growth of a progressive law firm. You will be at the forefront of advising clients on a diverse range of banking and finance matters, ensuring the delivery of tailored legal solutions. The firm fosters a collaborative and innovative environment, offering excellent potential for personal and professional growth. With flexibility around working hours and a culture that values meritocracy, this is an exciting opportunity for a strategic leader in the legal field.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Collaborative culture

No targets

Low hierarchy

Qualifications

• Strong track record in banking and finance law with leadership experience.
• Proven ability to handle complex transactions and a commercial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape a high-performing team in banking and finance.
• Advise clients on corporate finance, debt restructuring, and refinancing.

Skills

Banking and Finance Law

Client Relationship Management

Complex Transaction Management

Strategic Advisory Skills

Education

E&W Qualified

Job description

Our Client

We are working with a leading regional law firm seeking an experienced Partner to join their dynamic banking and finance practice. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to lead and shape a high-performing team within a progressive and ambitious organisation.

As a Partner, you will take a strategic role in advising clients on a broad range of banking and finance matters, including corporate and real estate finance, debt restructuring, and complex refinancing transactions. You will lead on high-value projects, ensuring the delivery of tailored, commercially focused legal solutions. Building and nurturing strong client relationships will be key, as will driving the growth and development of the team.

The successful candidate will have a strong track record in banking and finance law, a proven ability to lead on complex transactions, and a commercial mindset. This role offers excellent potential for personal and professional growth within a collaborative and innovative environment.

The client is open to team moves and navigating the complexities of co-ordination.

The client is 5 days in the office but it is very flexible around the working day for school-runs/life etc.

• No targets.
• Collaborative meritocratic culture.
• No silos/low hierarchy delivery-focus.

Your Profile

• E&W Qualified with a UK-based banking & finance practice. Other practice areas will be considered.
• All revenue models/size are considered, case-by-case.

Contact us for a confidential discussion – if you are a Partner interested in any other UK region, get in touch.

For more information about this position, please get in touch with Jonathan Skerrett.
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