Banking Solicitor – 2-5 PQE

Taylor Root Dusseldorf; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in Birmingham is seeking an ambitious Banking & Finance Lawyer with 2-5 years PQE to join its high-performing team. The role offers exposure to a broad range of transactions including real estate finance and corporate lending, working with UK clearing banks and investment banks. Candidates should possess strong technical skills, commercial awareness, and excellent communication abilities. This firm emphasizes career development through market-leading training programs and provides a supportive environment for long-term progression.

Benefits

Structured career development

Market-leading training programs

High-calibre national and international work

Qualifications

• 2-5 years PQE in Banking & Finance law.
• Experience in a leading national or City firm is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join a high-performing practice in Birmingham.
• Work across multiple finance specialisms.
• Build relationships with partners and clients.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Commercial awareness

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

Qualified Banking & Finance lawyer

Job description

A leading international law firm is seeking a Banking & Finance Lawyer (2-5 PQE) to join its high‑performing practice in Birmingham. The role offers exposure to a broad range of transactions, including real estate finance, leveraged finance and corporate lending, acting for an impressive mix of UK clearing banks, independent funders, investment banks and corporate borrowers. The team is recognised for its commercial approach, deep market insight and ability to deliver clear, pragmatic advice across complex financing mandates.

The successful candidate will be a qualified Banking & Finance lawyer with strong technical skills, ideally gained within a leading national or City firm. You will bring commercial awareness, excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset, with the confidence to work across multiple finance specialisms and build relationships with a range of partners and clients. In return, you will benefit from early responsibility, high‑calibre national and international work and structured career development supported by market‑leading training programmes.

The firm is a forward‑thinking international practice known for its innovative approach to legal service delivery, investment in legal technology and commitment to diversity and inclusion. Its multidisciplinary offering spans a wide range of sectors and legal disciplines, and it is consistently recognised through industry awards for excellence, innovation and workplace culture. This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Banking & Finance Lawyer seeking long‑term progression within a supportive, high‑performing environment.