Senior Banking and Finance Attorney

6 days ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Irwin Mitchell LLP Full time

We are a forward-thinking law firm with a strong national presence, providing a collaborative environment where individuals and businesses can thrive.

The Team

Our esteemed Banking and Finance Team boasts substantial experience in banking and debt finance transactions across various sectors with a nationwide footprint. Led by Paddy Sturman in Leeds, the team advises banks, funders, and borrowers on real estate finance (both investment and development), leveraged finance, and corporate banking transactions.

The Team regularly advises prominent clients including HSBC UK Bank plc, National Westminster Bank plc, Lloyds Banking Group, Santander UK plc, ThinCats, Nortdeutshce Landesbank, and ICG, as well as high-profile real estate development businesses and corporates.

  • Advised HSBC on a £60,000,000 syndicated refinancing of a large, private equity-backed Care Home Group.
  • Advised Lloyds and Santander on a £135,000,000 financing to a well-known northern housebuilder.
  • Advised Gravity Fitness on a complex fund financing.
  • Advised ICG on a £65,000,000 syndicated senior loan to an aparthotel business.
  • Advised Nordeutsche Landesbank on a £29,000,000 syndicated financing of a shopping centre.
  • Advised ThinCats on multiple leveraged facilities for various purposes.
  • Regularly worked with HSBC, Santander, and Lloyds on a range of corporate banking and real estate finance matters.
What We're Looking For
  • A clear enthusiasm for this area of law and a commitment to securing the best outcomes for clients while working under pressure.
  • The confidence to hit the ground running.
  • The ability to work as part of a team.
  • A passion for client care and providing a high-quality service at all times.

We're proud of our values and seek individuals who share them:

  • To be pioneering with an imaginative outlook.
  • To be approachable and caring.
  • To be tenacious in pursuing objectives.
  • To be efficient in providing services.
  • To work with a foundation of integrity.
What We Can Offer You
  • $75,000 - $90,000 per annum, plus benefits, reflecting the level of expertise required for this role.
  • 25 days annual leave, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
  • Two fundraising days per year to give back to the community (fully paid).
  • Westfield Health membership, offering discounted leisure and travel and refunds on medical services.

We offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to promote positive mental health within and outside the workplace, as well as flexible working options to ensure you can work in a manner that suits you best.



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