Senior Associate – Banking & Finance, 4-7 PQE

Taylor Root; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Root is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Banking & Finance team in London. You will take a leading role across borrower and lender-side transactions, including corporate lending, acquisition finance and real estate finance, with a high degree of autonomy and direct client contact.

This is an ambitious growth opportunity to work closely with a new Partner, shape the development of the team, and enjoy top of market remuneration, a strong bonus scheme, and meaningful involvement in

Qualifications

• 4-7 PQE (flexible for exceptional candidates).
• Experience advising on borrower and lender-side matters.
• Background in corporate, acquisition and real estate finance.
• Commercially astute, pragmatic and solutions focused.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a collaborative approach.
• Confident managing transactions and client relationships independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead borrower and lender-side transactions across corporate lending, acquisition and real estate finance.
• Work closely with a Partner and shape the growth of the team.
• Manage client relationships and transactions independently.

Skills

PQE 4-7

Borrower/lender experience

Corporate finance

Acquisition finance

Real estate finance

Client relationship management

Entrepreneurial mindset

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Senior Associate – Banking & Finance, 4-7 PQE

About the Firm

This leading UK firm has an ambitious growth strategy supported by a collaborative culture and strong sector focus. With a proud history and a modern outlook, it continues to invest in key practice areas, offering lawyers a well-balanced environment in which to build their careers.

The Role

A newly created opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate to join a growing Banking & Finance team. Working closely with a new Partner, you will take a leading role across a broad range of borrower and lender-side transactions, including corporate lending, acquisition finance and real estate finance. The remit offers significant autonomy, direct client contact and genuine scope to shape the future of the team as it expands.

What They’re Looking For

• 4-7 PQE (flexible for exceptional candidates)
• Strong experience advising on borrower and lender-side matters
• Background in corporate, acquisition and real estate finance
• Commercially astute, pragmatic and solutions focused
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a collaborative approach
• Confident managing transactions and client relationships independently

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join an ambitious practice at an early stage of its growth, working closely with an experienced Partner and contributing directly to the team’s success. You will enjoy top of market remuneration, an attractive bonus scheme, and a clear path for progression with meaningful involvement in developing client relationships and business opportunities.

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