Finance Lawyer

Pinsent Masons; Manchester; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinsent Masons is seeking a Finance Lawyer (3–6 years PQE) to join our market-leading team in Manchester or Birmingham. You will advise on a broad range of finance transactions, focusing on asset-based lending and receivables financing for a diverse client base including banks, lenders and corporates.

You will work with partners across UK and International Finance practice and help deliver complex, high-value financings while developing deep client relationships and market connections.

Qualifications

• Advising lenders and borrowers on a broad range of finance transactions, with a focus on asset-based lending facilities and receivables financing.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, negotiating and reviewing key financing documentation and ancillary documents.
• Advising on complex bilateral, syndicated and cross-border financings across multiple product areas.
• Building client relationships, understanding commercial objectives and financing needs.
• Supporting business development and growth of the Finance practice.

Skills

Finance Law

Asset-based lending

Receivables financing

UK banking

Job description

Manchester or Birmingham

Exceptional by design. A career at the forefront of Finance. Join a market‑leading Finance team where your expertise will contribute to some of the most sophisticated financing transactions in the market. Pinsent Masons is seeking a Finance Lawyer (3‑6 years PQE) to join our highly regarded team in Manchester or Birmingham.

This is an opportunity to advise on a broad range of finance transactions, with a particular focus on asset‑based lending and receivables financing. Working alongside recognised leaders in the field, you will support a diverse client base ranging from major UK clearing banks and alternative lenders to listed corporates and high‑growth businesses.

You’ll be part of a nationally recognised and fast‑growing team, advising on innovative financing structures across multiple sectors and jurisdictions. With exposure to high‑profile transactions and direct client contact from an early stage, you’ll have the opportunity to deepen your technical expertise, develop strong market relationships and play a meaningful role in the continued growth of our Finance practice.

The Opportunity

You will play a key role in delivering complex and high‑value financing transactions for a broad range of lenders, investors and borrowers. Working closely with partners and colleagues across our national Finance practice, you will advise on a variety of finance matters, ranging from bilateral facilities through to large syndicated and multi‑jurisdictional financings.

What You’ll Do

• Advising lenders and borrowers on a broad range of finance transactions, with a particular focus on asset‑based lending facilities and receivables financing
• Supporting complex financing arrangements, including bilateral and syndicated transactions, domestic and cross‑border financings, and other structured lending solutions across the following product areas: acquisition finance, real estate finance, corporate lending, securitisation and debt capital markets
• Drafting, negotiating and reviewing key financing documentation and ancillary transaction documents
• Working closely with colleagues across Finance (both UK and Internationally) and other practice areas to deliver integrated, commercially focused advice to clients
• Building strong client relationships and developing a deep understanding of clients’ commercial objectives and financing needs
• Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to the continued growth and success of our Finance practice

About The Team

• UK clearing banks and major financial institutions
• Independent asset‑based lenders
• Debt funds and alternative finance providers
• Corporate borrowers ranging from listed businesses to high‑growth SMEs
• Investors and participants on more complex structured finance deals

Why Pinsent Masons

• High-quality, intellectually stimulating work with market leading clients
• A supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture where people can thrive
• Clear and transparent opportunities for development and progression
• Flexible and agile working

We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent and building an inclusive, fair and supportive workplace. We value the strength that comes from different experiences and strive to create an environment where everyone feels they belong.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates across jurisdictions. If you require reasonable adjustments, we will work with you to identify a suitable approach.