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BANKING & FINANCE ASSOCIATE | 2-4 PQE | MANCHESTER

£18.2 - £21.4 per hourEstimated

ABOUT THE FIRM

Step into a team that is helping to finance some of the most significant transactions in the market. Our client is one of the world's leading international law firms, recognised for delivering sophisticated legal advice to financial institutions, multinational businesses, private equity sponsors and investors across the globe. Its Manchester Banking & Finance practice has built a formidable reputation in the North West, particularly in asset-based lending, leveraged finance and real estate finance. Working as part of an integrated international network, the team is regularly instructed on complex domestic and cross-border transactions, providing lawyers with exposure to high-quality work, market-leading clients and genuinely international matters.

 

THE OPPORTUNITY

  • Advise lenders, borrowers and sponsors on a broad range of banking and finance transactions. 
  • Work across leveraged finance, corporate lending, asset-based lending and real estate finance matters. 
  • Draft and negotiate loan agreements, security documentation, intercreditor agreements and related finance documents. 
  • Support on acquisition finance, refinancings and complex financing structures for domestic and international clients. 
  • Collaborate closely with colleagues across corporate, real estate and restructuring teams on multi-disciplinary transactions. 
  • Build relationships with banks, alternative lenders, private credit funds, developers and corporate borrowers. 
  • Gain exposure to cross-border transactions by working alongside colleagues across the firm's international offices. 
  • Take on increasing responsibility within a highly regarded team that is committed to developing its lawyers. 

 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

  • Qualified Solicitor with 2-4 years' PQE in Banking & Finance. 
  • Experience advising on a range of finance transactions, ideally including leveraged finance, corporate lending, asset-based lending or real estate finance. 
  • Strong technical drafting skills with experience preparing and negotiating finance documentation. 
  • Confident managing matters while building trusted relationships with clients and colleagues. 
  • Commercially aware with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. 
  • Motivated to develop within a leading international finance practice. 

 

WHAT'S ON OFFER

  • A rewarding salary package complemented by an extensive range of benefits. 
  • Exposure to sophisticated national and international finance transactions from day one. 
  • The opportunity to work alongside recognised Banking & Finance specialists on market-leading mandates. 
  • Genuine investment in technical development, mentoring and long-term career progression. 
  • A flexible, inclusive working environment that encourages both professional and personal success. 
  • The chance to build your career within one of the legal market's most respected international Banking & Finance teams.
Vacancy posted 23 days ago
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