Solicitor - Banking & Finance - Bristol - NQ-1 Year PQE

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Bristol is seeking a newly qualified Banking & Finance Solicitor to join its high-performing UK Banking team. The role involves handling complex transactions, requiring excellent academic credentials and some experience in banking work. The firm offers a competitive compensation package, private medical insurance, and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Private medical insurance

Pension contribution

Global skills academy

Hybrid working model

Social mobility and inclusion initiatives

Vibrant social and sports committees

Responsibilities

• Involved in general corporate lending.
• Engaged in leveraged and acquisition finance.
• Handling real estate and funds finance.
• Participating in trade and commodity finance.
• Working on restructuring and special situations.
• Collaborating as part of cross-border, cross-practice teams.
• Supporting marketing and business development initiatives.

Skills

Excellent academic credentials

Some experience in transactional or general banking work

Strong client focus and commercial awareness

Confidence working in a fast-paced, high-performing team

Willingness to contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture

Flexibility and commitment to delivering high-quality work

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

Solicitor - Banking & Finance - Bristol - NQ-1 Year PQE

Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: Competitive, with bonus and benefits

A leading law firm is seeking a newly qualified Banking & Finance Solicitor to join its high-performing UK Banking team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high-value transactions for national and international clients, while developing your career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The Role

You’ll be involved in a wide range of banking and finance matters, including:

• General corporate lending
• Leveraged and acquisition finance
• Real estate and funds finance
• Trade and commodity finance
• Restructuring and special situations
• Working as part of cross-border, cross-practice teams
• Supporting marketing and business development initiatives

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a newly qualified solicitor or trainee due to qualify in early 2026, with:

• Excellent academic credentials
• Some experience in transactional or general banking work
• Strong client focus and commercial awareness
• Confidence working in a fast‑paced, high‑performing team
• Willingness to contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture
• Flexibility and commitment to delivering high‑quality work

Benefits

The firm offers:

• Competitive compensation package, including bonus potential
• Private medical insurance and pension contribution
• A global skills academy with extensive learning opportunities
• Hybrid working model (minimum three days in-office)
• Recognition for social mobility and inclusion initiatives
• Vibrant social and sports committees
• Opportunities to contribute to strategic innovation

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

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.