Senior Banking & Finance Associate | Hybrid

Michelmores; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mic helmores LLP is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join the Banking team in Bristol or Exeter on a hybrid basis. You will lead and manage a range of finance transactions, advise on facility agreements, and grow client relationships across domestic and international matters.

The role targets lawyers with 3–6 years PQE in banking and finance, with strong drafting, communication and business development skills, ready to contribute to the team’s growth in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years post-qualification experience advising on banking and finance transactions.
• Strong track record of leading banking and finance transactions and managing client relationships.
• Excellent drafting skills and ability to develop business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing a wide variety of finance transactions, including real estate finance, acquisition finance, corporate lending, development finance, project finance and impact investment transactions.
• Drafting, negotiating and advising on facility agreements, security documents, intercreditor arrangements, loan notes and related finance documentation.
• Advising both lenders and borrowers on new lending arrangements, refinancings and restructurings.
• Managing transaction workstreams, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and working collaboratively with colleagues across the firm.
• Supporting complex domestic and international transactions, working alongside overseas counsel where required.
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser and identifying opportunities for further collaboration and business development.
• Assisting with mentoring and developing junior lawyers, helping to maintain high technical standards across the team.
• Contributing to the team's strategic growth areas.

Job description

Mic helmores LLP is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join the Banking team in Bristol or Exeter on a hybrid basis. You will lead and manage a range of finance transactions, advise on facility agreements, and grow client relationships across domestic and international matters.

The role targets lawyers with 3–6 years PQE in banking and finance, with strong drafting, communication and business development skills, ready to contribute to the team’s growth in a collaborative setting.