Senior Associate - Banking & Finance

Job Description: Senior Associate - Banking & Finance, Birmingham

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Finance

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: f3cf2332668b

Job Views: 4

Posted: 02.05.2025

Expiry Date: 16.06.2025

Job Description

We are real estate finance specialists, operating differently from other regional banking practices. We handle City-quality real estate finance work and are recognized as a market-leading practice in social housing finance. This role offers a varied blend of quality work within a friendly and supportive environment, focusing on creative, practical financing solutions and deal execution.

Our lawyers possess extensive sector knowledge gained from years of experience working closely with clients and colleagues across legal disciplines. We take a broad view of clients' businesses and objectives, whether acting for borrowers or funders, aiming to establish solid financing foundations and foster strong client relationships. Our expertise spans structured Islamic and conventional real estate finance, inward investment, development finance, housing, project finance, and more, often collaborating across UK and international offices.

This position supports Partners, Solicitors, and Trainees across transactional work of varying complexity and scale.

Responsibilities

1. Focus on real estate finance while handling banking and finance matters such as development finance, real estate investment finance, inward investment deals, Islamic finance, housing finance, project finance, and corporate loans.
2. Develop and maintain effective client relationships.
3. Engage proactively in marketing initiatives.
4. Train and support junior legal and support staff.
5. Manage files in compliance with Lexcel procedures.
6. Participate in firm-wide and departmental training sessions.

Requirements

The firm expects colleagues at all levels to demonstrate core competencies outlined in our Career Development Framework. For this role, we require:

• Excellent technical skills and innovative application.
• Commercial awareness and credibility.
• Experience in client relationship management.
• Flexibility, positivity, and collegiality.
• Drive, enthusiasm, and resilience.
• Proven involvement in business development.
• Strong interest in banking & finance and related sectors.
• Client-focused approach.
• Team player mentality.
• Excellent academic record.
• Qualified solicitor, likely with 5+ years PQE and broad experience in Banking and Finance law.
• Prior experience in real estate finance.
• Ability to manage files independently.

Trowers & Hamlins values diversity and inclusion, considering all applications based on merit and suitability. All candidates will undergo employment screening, including background checks related to education, employment, qualifications, credit, and criminal history.