Banking Solicitor

BCL Legal; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BCL Legal Limited is representing a leading UK law firm in Manchester seeking a Finance Lawyer with 3–6 years' PQE to join its established Finance team. The role focuses on asset-based lending and receivables finance, delivering high‑quality work to major banks, lenders and corporate borrowers.

You will advise on a broad range of banking matters, including bilateral and syndicated facilities, acquisition and real estate finance, and cross‑border transactions, with exposure to sophisticated

Qualifications

• 3–6 years PQE in finance law, with focus on asset-based lending and receivables finance.
• Experience advising lenders, borrowers and financial institutions on complex financing.
• Strong technical and commercial mindset with client‑facing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Advising on asset-based lending facilities and receivables financing.
• General corporate lending and bilateral facilities.
• Acquisition finance and real estate finance.
• Syndicated and cross-border financing transactions.
• Securitisation and debt capital markets matters.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating finance documentation.

Skills

Asset-based lending

Receivables finance

Banking and finance transactions

Syndicated financing

Job description

Finance Lawyer | Manchester | 3-6 PQE | Leading UK Law Firm | Asset-Based Lending & Receivables Finance | High-Quality Work | Excellent Career Development

We are working with a leading UK law firm looking to further strengthen its Finance team in Manchester, with an opportunity for a Finance Lawyer with 3-6 years' PQE to join its established and highly regarded practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Finance Solicitor looking to develop their career within a growing team, advising a diverse client base on a broad range of sophisticated financing transactions. With a particular focus on asset-based lending and receivables finance, the team offers exposure to high-quality work for major UK clearing banks, specialist lenders, alternative finance providers and corporate borrowers.

The firm has a strong national presence and offers a collaborative working environment, with opportunities to work alongside experienced practitioners across its wider UK and international network. The role provides a varied and commercially focused workload, exposure to complex financing structures and the opportunity to build strong client relationships.

The Opportunity

You will have the opportunity to work on a broad range of banking and finance matters, advising lenders, borrowers, financial institutions, investors and alternative finance providers.

Your work is likely to include:

• Advising on asset-based lending facilities and receivables financing.
• General corporate lending and bilateral facilities.
• Acquisition finance and real estate finance.
• Syndicated and cross-border financing transactions.
• Securitisation and debt capital markets matters.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating finance documentation and ancillary transaction documents.
• Advising on complex financing arrangements involving banks, specialist lenders, debt funds and corporate clients.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider Finance practice and other practice areas.
• Developing client relationships and understanding clients' commercial objectives and financing requirements.
• Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.

You will work closely with experienced Finance Partners and colleagues, gaining exposure to sophisticated clients and a varied range of domestic and international transactions.

The team has a strong reputation for delivering commercially focused advice on complex financing matters and offers an excellent platform for lawyers looking to deepen their technical expertise, develop their market profile and take on greater responsibility as their career progresses.

About You

The ideal candidate will be a Finance Solicitor with 3-6 years' PQE, looking to take the next step in their career within an established and growing practice.

You will ideally have experience in areas such as:

• Banking and finance transactions.
• Asset-based lending and receivables finance.
• Corporate lending and bilateral facilities.
• Acquisition finance and/or real estate finance.
• Syndicated and cross-border financing arrangements.
• Drafting and negotiating finance and ancillary transaction documentation.
• Advising lenders, borrowers and other financial stakeholders.
• Managing transactions and developing client relationships.

Experience in asset-based lending or receivables finance would be particularly advantageous. However, candidates with a broader banking and finance background who are keen to develop their expertise in these areas are also encouraged to apply.

You will be technically strong, commercially minded and client-focused, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within a collaborative team environment. A proactive approach to business development and an interest in contributing to the ongoing growth of the practice will also be beneficial.

Why Apply?

• Join a highly regarded and growing Finance practice in Manchester.
• Work on high-quality and complex financing transactions.
• Develop specialist expertise in asset-based lending and receivables finance.
• Advise an impressive client base of major banks, specialist lenders, debt funds and corporate borrowers.
• Gain exposure to bilateral, syndicated and cross-border financing transactions.
• Work alongside experienced Finance Partners and recognised practitioners.
• Benefit from a collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Develop strong client relationships and enhance your commercial and technical expertise.
• Access ongoing professional development and opportunities for long-term career progression.
• Benefit from flexible and agile working arrangements.
• Play a meaningful role in the continued growth of an established national Finance practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Finance Solicitor with 3-6 years’ PQE looking to join a leading finance team in Manchester, undertake a varied range of sophisticated transactions and develop their career within a highly regarded UK law firm.