Senior Banking Associate: Impact Finance & Growth

Michelmores LLP; Bagstone; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Michelmores LLP’s Banking team seeks an Associate or Senior Associate to join in Bristol or Exeter. The role supports a range of finance transactions and client relationships, requiring strong drafting and collaboration across offices and sectors.

You will work with lenders and borrowers on complex deals, mentor junior lawyers, and contribute to strategic growth in sustainable finance and related sectors.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years post-qualification experience advising on banking and finance transactions.
• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lead transaction workstreams and manage multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proactive business development, networking and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a wide variety of banking and finance transactions (real estate, acquisition, corporate lending, development, project and impact investment).
• Draft, negotiate and advise on facility agreements, security documents and intercreditor arrangements.
• Advise lenders and borrowers on new lending, refinancings and restructurings.
• Coordinate with corporate, real estate and private wealth teams and overseas counsel where needed.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and identify new business opportunities.
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to team growth and high technical standards.

Skills

Leadership

Experience 3–6 yrs

Client relations

Communication

Job description

Michelmores LLP’s Banking team seeks an Associate or Senior Associate to join in Bristol or Exeter. The role supports a range of finance transactions and client relationships, requiring strong drafting and collaboration across offices and sectors.

You will work with lenders and borrowers on complex deals, mentor junior lawyers, and contribute to strategic growth in sustainable finance and related sectors.