Senior Solicitor - Banking & Finance

Our client, a progressive UK law firm, is built on innovation, collaboration, and ambition. They are in search of a Senior or Managing Associate for their Banking & Finance team. This role provides an excellent opportunity to enhance your experience and progress your career in an ambitious, collaborative and supportive environment. The position is based in Bristol with flexible working options available.

SENIOR SOLICITOR – BANKING & FINANCE LAW

Location: Southwest

Keywords: Senior Associate, Banking & Finance Law, Legal Expertise, Client Relationships, Business Development

Our client, a progressive UK law firm, is built on innovation, collaboration, and ambition. They are in search of a Senior or Managing Associate for their Banking & Finance team. This role provides an excellent opportunity to enhance your experience and progress your career in an ambitious, collaborative and supportive environment. The position is based in Bristol with flexible working options available.

What you'll do:

As a Senior Solicitor in Banking & Finance Law, you will:

• Play a key role in the continued success of the team by developing your own client relationships and driving business development initiatives.
• Lead on both borrower and lender side transactions, working with the team from inception through to the completion of a deal.
• Benefit from exposure to a wide range of work including acquisition finance, real estate finance, clearing bank panel transactions, supporting corporate team with MBOs and private equity transactions and supporting R&I team on restructurings.
• Have excellent opportunities for client contact, good quality work, and the opportunity to develop more junior lawyers and trainees in your work.

What you bring:

As a Senior Solicitor in Banking & Finance Law, you bring a wealth of experience and expertise in banking law;

• Qualified and experienced Banking lawyer (5 years PQE+)
• Ability to work under pressure to meet challenging deadlines
• Highly motivated and solution-focused approach
• Keenness to take on responsibilities for driving client relationships forward
• Passion for innovation, collaboration, and achieving great things together

What sets this company apart:

Our client is committed to making a difference for their people, their clients, and society. They stand out due to their ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for their people to make their mark. Their client base spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises. Their culture is built on values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative. They offer comprehensive professional development and training.

For more information about this Senior Solicitor role or similar roles in Bristol & the Southwest please get in touch with me Jack Sheehan on 0121 260 2514 or Jack.Sheehan@RobertWalters.com

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Legal

Focus: Banking & Finance

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Bristol

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Legal

Focus: Banking & Finance

Industry: Legal

Salary: £75,000 - £90,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Bristol

FULL_TIME

Job Reference: 0YZ601-8EA6EE6E

Date posted: 23 April 2025

Consultant: Jack Sheehan

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