Corporate Finance / Banking Solicitor

Brandon James Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Central London is seeking a Corporate Finance / Banking Solicitor to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a finance-focused lawyer with 5-10 years of PQE to engage in high-quality work and strategic input. You will advise on complex lending arrangements and collaborate closely with various departments, enhancing your professional profile while contributing to the firm's growth. Enjoy a supportive culture that values ambition and offers agile working options, making it an ideal environment for career progression.

Benefits

Agile working options

Supportive firm culture

Collaboration with experienced partners

Qualifications

• 5-10 years PQE in corporate finance or banking law.
• Experience with secured lending for lenders and borrowers.

Responsibilities

• Advise on acquisition finance, real estate finance, and corporate lending.
• Collaborate on multi-disciplinary deals with corporate and real estate teams.

Skills

Corporate Finance Law

Banking Law

Client-Facing Skills

Commercial Acumen

Business Development

Education

Qualified Solicitor (5-10 years PQE)

Job description

A Central London-based firm is looking for a technically excellent Corporate Finance / Banking Solicitor to join their expanding transactional team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance-focused lawyer with 5-10 years’ PQE to take a leading role in a high-performing department, advising on complex lending and finance arrangements across a varied client base.

The firm offers a platform for ambitious individuals looking to step out of rigid hierarchies and into a role that combines high-quality work, strategic input, and long-term progression.

The Corporate Finance / Banking Solicitor’s role

You’ll act on behalf of lenders and borrowers across a wide range of finance matters, including acquisition finance, real estate finance, corporate lending, refinancing, and debt restructures.

You will also collaborate with the corporate and real estate teams on multi-disciplinary deals, including private equity and development finance transactions. There will be direct client contact from the outset and the chance to play a key role in building the banking and finance profile of the firm.

The Corporate Finance / Banking Solicitor

• 5-10 years’ PQE with a solid background in corporate finance or banking law
• Experience acting for both lenders and borrowers, ideally in secured lending
• Strong commercial acumen and client-facing skills
• Keen to take on responsibility and contribute to business development
• Confident operating with limited supervision, yet a strong team player

In Return?

• Salary: £95,000 – £120,000
• A broad range of high-value finance instructions
• Key role in shaping a growing team and market position
• Agile working options and supportive firm culture
• Close collaboration with experienced partners across departments