Senior Banking Associate

Simpson Judge Ltd; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing national legal firm is seeking an experienced Banking & Finance Lawyer with 4-7 years of PQE. This is an excellent opportunity for those who enjoy diverse finance work and wish to develop in a collaborative environment. The role offers competitive salary, flexible working options, and a supportive team culture. Responsibilities include advising on complex finance arrangements, drafting key documents, and managing transactions. Applicants should have strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus

Hybrid working options

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Wellbeing benefits

Learning and development programmes

Employee perks including retail discounts

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of complex finance arrangements.
• Ability to draft and negotiate finance documents.
• Excellent client relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise lenders and borrowers on finance arrangements.
• Draft and negotiate facility agreements and finance instruments.
• Manage transactions from start to finish.
• Collaborate with wider commercial teams.
• Contribute to business development initiatives.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge in banking and finance

Confident drafting ability

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative approach

Proactive attitude

Exceptional attention to detail

Education

4-7 years' PQE or equivalent experience

Job description

Banking & Finance Lawyer (4-7 PQE)

Location: Birmingham, Nottingham, Manchester or Reading (hybrid working available)

A growing national legal team is seeking an experienced Banking & Finance Lawyer to join its dynamic practice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys handling a wide variety of finance work and wants to develop within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The Role

The position offers exposure to a broad range of banking and finance matters, including:

• General corporate lending
• Acquisition and leveraged finance
• Real estate and development finance
• Project finance
• Asset-based lending and structured facilities

You will work on transactions for a diverse client base, including major lenders, specialist finance providers, private equity investors, and corporate borrowers across the UK and internationally.

This role is suitable for a solicitor or associate with 4-7 years' PQE (or equivalent experience) who is qualified to practise in England and Wales.

What You'll Be Doing

• Advising lenders and borrowers on complex finance arrangements
• Drafting and negotiating facility agreements, security documentation, intercreditor arrangements and other finance instruments (including LMA-style documents)
• Managing transactions from initial instruction through to completion
• Collaborating closely with colleagues across the wider commercial and corporate teams
• Actively contributing to business development initiatives and strengthening client relationships

What We're Looking For

• Strong technical knowledge across banking and finance work
• Confident drafting ability, particularly with facility agreements and finance documents
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with clients at all levels
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to work efficiently under pressure
• A proactive, solutions-focused attitude and commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Exceptional attention to detail and a professional, discreet approach

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Generous annual leave allowance with the option to purchase additional days
• Pension scheme and a range of wellbeing, lifestyle and financial benefits
• Access to comprehensive learning and development programmes
• Supportive team culture with a strong emphasis on career progression and personal growth
• Variety of employee perks, including retail discounts and optional wellbeing programmes

Who You Are

You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy a mix of high-quality work, client interaction and ongoing professional development. This is a team that values ambition, collaboration and innovative thinking, and is keen to welcome someone who wants to play an active part in its continued growth.

If you have relevant experience for this position please get in touch with Steph at Simpson Judge