Banking Solicitor (1 Year PQE)

Think Legal Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established commercial law firm in Leeds seeks a Banking Solicitor with 1+ years' experience. This role offers hands-on experience in banking law and a supportive team environment. Responsibilities include drafting loan agreements and managing client relationships, with opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• 1+ years' experience in banking and finance.
• Understanding of loan and security structures.
• Proactive and eager to learn from seniors.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating loan agreements and security documents.
• Supporting senior solicitors on complex multi-party deals.
• Building client relationships and ensuring high-quality service.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Proactivity

Education

1+ years' post-qualified experience in banking and finance

Job description

Banking Solicitor (1+ PQE)
Location: Leeds (Hybrid working available)
Salary: Competitive, with excellent benefits

A well-established and growing commercial law firm in Leeds is looking to recruit a Banking Solicitor (1+ PQE) to join its busy and highly regarded finance team.

This is a great opportunity for a lawyer early in their career who is looking to gain hands-on experience across a broad range of banking and finance matters. You’ll be joining a supportive and collaborative team with a strong pipeline of work involving corporate lending, real estate finance, acquisition finance, and asset-based lending.

The Role

You’ll assist on a variety of transactions acting for both lenders and borrowers, including:

• Drafting and negotiating loan agreements and security documents.

• Supporting senior solicitors on complex multi-party deals.

• Managing your own matters with appropriate supervision.

• Building client relationships and contributing to high-quality service delivery.

You’ll have access to ongoing training, mentoring from experienced team members, and the opportunity to work directly with high-profile clients.

About You

• 1+ years' post-qualified experience in banking and finance

• A good understanding of loan and security structures, or a genuine interest in developing this expertise.

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn from senior colleagues.

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.

This role offers a great platform to build your expertise in banking law, within a friendly team that values development, balance, and progression.

Please contact Kim Wilkes at Think Legal - [e-mail] for more information and to apply.