Senior Banking & Finance Solicitor

Chadwick Nott; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Southampton seeks a Senior Banking & Finance Solicitor with over 7 years' experience to join their established team. The role involves working with major financial institutions on complex matters. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong technical skills, excellent organization, and the ability to foster client relationships. This position offers genuine long-term progression and potential partnership opportunities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of PQE from a leading city or regional practice.
• Experience with high-quality, complex banking and finance matters.
• Strong understanding of the financial institutions landscape.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality legal advice to major financial institutions.
• Collaborate with corporate and commercial colleagues.
• Engage in business development initiatives.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to build client relationships

Proactive approach to business development

Well-established professional network

Job description

Job title: Senior Banking & Finance Solicitor
Location: Southampton
Salary: £70k-£85k - depending on experience
PQE Level: 7+
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time

We are working with one of the South Coast's most established firms, which is now looking to strengthen its specialist Banking & Finance team with the addition of a senior lawyer (7+ PQE).

This role offers immediate exposure to high-quality, complex matters for a strong portfolio of major financial institutions, including several household names. The team is well known for its technical excellence and close collaboration with corporate and commercial colleagues, ensuring a consistent flow of interesting and varied work.

The successful candidate will bring solid experience gained at a leading city or regional practice, together with strong technical knowledge, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to build trusted client relationships. A proactive approach to business development and a well-established professional network will also be important. For ambitious lawyers seeking their next challenge, this opportunity offers genuine long-term progression and partnership prospects.

For more information on this role or other opportunities within Hampshire or the Southeast in general please do get in touch with Will Webster at Chadwick Nott:

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*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.*