Senior Finance Associate – ABL & Cross-Border Deals

DLA Piper LLP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper LLP in Manchester is seeking a Senior Associate with 4–7 years' PQE to join its Global Finance Group, focusing on Asset Based Lending. You will work on a broad range of finance transactions and act as lead lawyer on key documents, while collaborating with partners across the UK and internationally.

The ideal candidate will have strong finance expertise, ABL exposure, and excellent client-relations skills, with a willingness to develop cross-border capabilities in a dynamic, global firm.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or Commonwealth jurisdiction) with English market exposure.
• 4–7 years' PQE with proven finance experience, including ABL.
• Strong technical skills in finance and familiarity with ABL structures.
• Experience with cross-border transactions is desirable.
• Ability to lead a transaction team and own key documents.
• Excellent communication, client-relations and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Work on a broad range of finance transactions with emphasis on ABL.
• Represent lenders and borrowers in complex ABL transactions.
• Provide international deal exposure and cross-border mandates.
• Draft finance documents including credit agreements and security documents.
• Contribute to business development and client growth.
• Develop specialist sector knowledge across UK and London.
• Lead and supervise junior associates in transactions.

Skills

Finance law

ABL experience

Cross-border deals

Client relations

Team leadership

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

DLA Piper LLP in Manchester is seeking a Senior Associate with 4–7 years' PQE to join its Global Finance Group, focusing on Asset Based Lending. You will work on a broad range of finance transactions and act as lead lawyer on key documents, while collaborating with partners across the UK and internationally.

The ideal candidate will have strong finance expertise, ABL exposure, and excellent client-relations skills, with a willingness to develop cross-border capabilities in a dynamic, global firm.