Banking and Finance Senior Associate/Director

4 days ago

Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Full time

Job Description
Banking and Finance Senior Associate/Director
Location: Ipswich
Salary: £70,000–£100,000+ | Leadership, Growth & Top-Tier Benefits
Lead and Build in a Thriving Banking & Finance Practice

Are you an ambitious Banking and Finance Solicitor ready to shape the future of a growing regional team?

Our client, a highly successful and expanding law firm in Ipswich, offers a unique opportunity to take a leadership role, drive business development, and work on high-value, complex transactions across the South East and East Anglia.

The Opportunity

You will join a dynamic team with a strong reputation in banking and finance, providing guidance and support to help you excel. Expect to work on a broad range of matters, including:

  • Syndicated and bilateral conventional lending

  • Property finance (acquisitions, investment, development/construction)

  • Education loans and housing association finance

  • Acquisition finance, re-financings, restructurings, and work-outs

  • Private finance, asset finance, and asset-backed lending

You will play a key role in establishing and growing the Banking and Finance practice in Ipswich, building relationships and a team to service the East Anglian region.

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft, negotiate, and agree finance documentation (facility agreements, security documents, LMA and firm precedents)

  • Draft and negotiate ancillary documentation (fee letters, undertakings, corporate authorities)

  • Manage transactions and coordinate with team members on larger deals

  • Drive business development and build a strong local presence

  • Mentor and support junior team members

About You

  • Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 6+ years' PQE in banking and finance law

  • Strong technical skills and ability to work with minimal supervision

  • Proven experience in drafting, negotiating, and managing finance transactions

  • Business development mindset and desire to grow a practice

  • Excellent relationship-building, communication, and leadership skills

  • Ambitious, proactive, and collaborative approach

Benefits & Rewards

  • Competitive salary: £70,000–£100,000+ (DOE) plus performance bonuses

  • 30 days' holiday (FTE) + long service awards

  • Private Healthcare with BUPA (after probation)

  • Enhanced Pension Scheme (5% employer/5% employee)

  • Staff profit share & individual performance bonus schemes

  • Salary sacrifice options (pension, profit share)

  • Life assurance (4x salary) & permanent health insurance

  • Paid CSR day & enhanced parental leave

  • Subsidised gym membership & electric car scheme

  • Agile/hybrid working & 'Dress for your Day' policy

Location & Working Arrangements

  • Based in Ipswich, servicing the wider East Anglian region

  • Full-time, permanent position

  • Agile/hybrid working policy and modern office environment

Ready to Take the Lead?

If you're looking to progress your career in banking and finance law and want to play a pivotal role in a thriving regional team, we'd love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion or further information, contact:

David Hawthorne-Finch

Managing Director, Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions

d.hawthorne--

All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence. Our client is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

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