Senior Banking Associate

7 days ago


Nottingham, United Kingdom Simpson Judge Full time

Banking & Finance Lawyer (4-7 PQE)

Location: Birmingham, Nottingham, Manchester or Reading (hybrid working available)

A growing national legal team is seeking an experienced Banking & Finance Lawyer to join its dynamic practice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys handling a wide variety of finance work and wants to develop within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The Role

The position offers exposure to a broad range of banking and finance matters, including:

General corporate lending

Acquisition and leveraged finance

Real estate and development finance

Project finance

Asset-based lending and structured facilities

You will work on transactions for a diverse client base, including major lenders, specialist finance providers, private equity investors, and corporate borrowers across the UK and internationally.

This role is suitable for a solicitor or associate with 4-7 years' PQE (or equivalent experience) who is qualified to practise in England and Wales.

What You'll Be Doing

Advising lenders and borrowers on complex finance arrangements

Drafting and negotiating facility agreements, security documentation, intercreditor arrangements and other finance instruments (including LMA-style documents)

Managing transactions from initial instruction through to completion

Collaborating closely with colleagues across the wider commercial and corporate teams

Actively contributing to business development initiatives and strengthening client relationships

What We're Looking For

Strong technical knowledge across banking and finance work

Confident drafting ability, particularly with facility agreements and finance documents

Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with clients at all levels

A collaborative approach, with the ability to work efficiently under pressure

A proactive, solutions-focused attitude and commitment to delivering high-quality work

Exceptional attention to detail and a professional, discreet approach

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and performance-related bonus

Hybrid and flexible working options

Generous annual leave allowance with the option to purchase additional days

Pension scheme and a range of wellbeing, lifestyle and financial benefits

Access to comprehensive learning and development programmes

Supportive team culture with a strong emphasis on career progression and personal growth

Variety of employee perks, including retail discounts and optional wellbeing programmes

Who You Are

You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy a mix of high-quality work, client interaction and ongoing professional development. This is a team that values ambition, collaboration and innovative thinking, and is keen to welcome someone who wants to play an active part in its continued growth.

If you have relevant experience for this position please get in touch with Steph at Simpson Judge



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