Banking Solicitor

IDEX Consulting; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a senior banking and finance solicitor to lead and expand their team in Manchester or Leeds. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced partners from prestigious firms, contributing to high-profile cases involving major banks and innovative companies. The firm offers a supportive environment that encourages business development and provides competitive compensation packages, flexible working arrangements, and a range of benefits. If you are an ambitious solicitor ready to take the next step in your career, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working

High value compensation packages

Market leading benefits

Part-time opportunities

Qualifications

• Over 5 years PQE with experience in banking and finance.
• Ambitious and driven with a focus on business development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in growing a banking and finance team in Manchester or Leeds.
• Deal with household name banks and international clients.

Skills

Banking and Finance Law

Business Development

Marketing Initiatives

Education

Qualified Solicitor (5+ years PQE)

Job description

We are keen to speak to senior banking and finance solicitors, who are driven and looking to get involved in growing a banking and finance team in either Manchester or Leeds. Our client is a leading national firm, already recognised in the banking and finance space, but having grown the offering recently, needs more entrepreneurial lawyers to keep the momentum.

You'll have the opportunity to work with two new partners, both joining from large international practices, and bringing extensive experience in the banking and finance space. They are now keen to speak to drive senior banking lawyer to help grow the offering in either Manchester or Leeds. You'll effectively be second in command in this team.

The work will include dealing with household names banks, debt funds and international banks. You'll also work on the borrower side with AIM listed businesses, tech and life sciences companies and RE investors. International banks operating out of London (including large US & Chinese banks) will be a key growth area.

The ideal candidate will be:

1. Over 5 years PQE with experience in banking and finance; if you have a specialism within banking, that would be ideal
2. Joining from in-house or a recognised banking firm
3. Ambitious, driven and keen to get involved in business development and marketing initiatives

On offer is the chance to work for a top quality firm, as well as receiving high value compensation packages, flexible and hybrid working, part-time opportunities, and a market leading benefits. This firm has also been ranked in The Sunday Times Top firms to work for, and within the Roll on Friday Best Firms for 2025.

If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Emma Delli-Bovi.