Senior Associate / Partner Banking & Finance - Bournemouth

Chadwick Nott; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Outstanding benefits package

Clear progression pathway at Senior Associate or Partner level

Supportive team culture

Job summary

A leading law firm in Bournemouth is looking for a Senior Associate / Partner in Banking & Finance. This is a unique opportunity to lead high-quality work with major financial institutions, involving corporate lending, acquisition finance, and more. Candidates with 7+ PQE and strong marketing abilities will thrive in this dynamic team culture. The firm offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits, and opportunities for clear career progression within a growing practice.

Qualifications

• Ideally at least 7 years of experience in banking and finance.
• Background at a reputable city or regional firm.
• Strong technical and procedural knowledge.
• Excellent technical and procedural knowledge.
• Proactive, organized and able to market the practice.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of banking and finance matters.
• Act for borrowers, lenders, and investors.
• Provide commercially focused advice to clients.
• Provide clear, commercially focused advice.

Skills

7+ PQE in banking and finance

Strong organisational skills

Confidence in marketing and business development

Team leadership

Job description

Overview

Senior Associate / Partner Banking & Finance - Bournemouth

Our fantastic client, a leading UK practice with ambitious growth plans, is looking to expand their specialist Banking & Finance team with a senior hire in their Bournemouth office. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Banking & Finance Solicitor to step into a senior role. Whether you're already operating at Partner level or ready to make that move. The team is thriving, the work is high quality, and you'll gain immediate exposure to major financial institutions, including several household names. Due to continued growth, the team is looking to strengthen its offering with a dynamic, commercially minded lawyer who can run their own caseload and play an active role in business development.

What you'll be advising on

You'll handle a broad range of banking and finance matters, including:

• Corporate lending
• Acquisition finance
• Asset finance
• Real estate finance
• Invoice discounting
• Refinancing transactions
• Acting for borrowers, lenders and investors across multiple sectors

You'll be joining a team known for its technical excellence, strong client relationships and ability to deliver clear, commercially focused advice.

About you

The ideal candidate will bring:

• 7+ PQE in banking and finance (or at least 5+ PQE with strong senior level experience)
• A background gained at a respected city or leading regional firm
• A strong network of existing relationships and a solid reputation in the market
• Excellent technical and procedural knowledge
• Strong organisational skills and a dynamic, proactive approach
• Confidence in marketing and business development, with the ability to help grow the practice

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys autonomy, thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to be part of a team in genuine growth mode.

What's on offer

• A competitive salary and outstanding benefits package
• High quality work with major financial institutions
• A clear progression pathway at Senior Associate or Partner level
• A supportive, ambitious and down to earth team culture
• The chance to make a real impact within a growing specialist team

Contact

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.
(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) [e-mail]

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.