Finance Lawyer

BCL Legal; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in Birmingham is seeking a Finance Lawyer (3-7 PQE) to join its growing Finance team. This permanent, full-time role offers exposure to high-value financing, with a focus on asset-based lending and receivables financing.

Key duties include advising lenders, borrowers and investors on complex transactions, drafting and negotiating finance documentation, and developing strong client relationships across domestic and cross-border matters.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 3-7 years' PQE in banking and finance.
• Experience advising on asset-based lending and/or receivables financing.
• Broad knowledge of finance transactions and related documents.
• Experience acting for lenders, borrowers or other market participants.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and technical legal skills.
• Commercial, practical and client-focused with collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise lenders, borrowers and investors on domestic and international finance deals.
• Work on bilateral facilities, syndicated lending and multi-jurisdictional financings.
• Support acquisition, real estate, corporate lending, securitisation and debt capital markets.
• Draft, negotiate and review finance documents and ancillary papers.
• Engage with banks, asset-based lenders and debt funds.
• Collaborate with national and international Finance teams.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to business development.

Skills

Asset-based lending

Receivables financing

Drafting & negotiation

Commercial advisory

Client relationship management

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Finance Lawyer | 3-7 PQE | Birmingham

A leading international law firm is seeking a Finance Lawyer (3-7 PQE) to join its highly regarded and growing Finance team in Birmingham. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity offering exposure to sophisticated, high-value financing transactions, with a particular focus on asset-based lending and receivables financing.

The Role

• Advise lenders, borrowers and investors on a broad range of domestic and international finance transactions, with a particular focus on asset-based lending and receivables financing.
• Work on bilateral facilities, syndicated lending transactions and complex multi-jurisdictional financings.
• Support transactions across acquisition finance, real estate finance, corporate lending, securitisation and debt capital markets.
• Draft, negotiate and review finance documentation and ancillary transaction documents.
• Work with major UK clearing banks, independent asset-based lenders, debt funds, alternative finance providers and corporate borrowers.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the national and international Finance practice and other specialist teams.
• Develop strong client relationships, providing commercially focused advice tailored to clients' financing requirements.
• Support business development initiatives and contribute to the continued growth of the Finance practice.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with 3-7 years' PQE in banking and finance.
• Experience advising on asset-based lending and/or receivables financing would be particularly advantageous.
• Good knowledge of a broad range of finance transactions and associated documentation.
• Experience acting for lenders, borrowers or other finance market participants.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and technical legal skills.
• Commercially minded with the ability to deliver practical, solutions-focused advice.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative national team.
• Enthusiasm for business development and developing long-term client relationships.

Why Join

• Join a highly regarded, nationally recognised and fast-growing Finance team.
• Work alongside recognised leaders in the asset-based lending and receivables finance market.
• Advise major financial institutions, alternative lenders and leading corporate clients.
• Gain exposure to sophisticated, high-value and cross-border financing transactions.
• Enjoy early client contact and the opportunity to develop strong market relationships.
• Clear opportunities for career development, technical excellence and long-term progression.
• Supportive, inclusive and collaborative working environment.
• Flexible and agile working arrangements.
• Opportunity to play a meaningful role in the continued growth of an established national Finance practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a 3-7 PQE Finance Lawyer to join a leading national team in Birmingham, working on high-quality financing transactions with an impressive client base while developing specialist expertise in asset-based lending and receivables finance.