Banking & Finance Senior Associate

  • Location
    Birmingham, West Midlands
  • Contract Type
    Permanent
  • Posted
  • Start Date
    2025-12-15
  • Salary
    £78000 - £86000 per annum
  • Expiry Date
    2025-11-27

Senior Associate – Banking & Finance (4PQE+)

Location: Birmingham

Sector: Legal – Banking & Finance

Type: Permanent | Full-time

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About the Role

My client, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Senior Associate (4PQE+) to join their national Banking & Finance Practice Group in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile domestic and cross-border transactions, advising a diverse client base including private equity sponsors, corporates, banks, and funds.

You’ll be part of a collaborative and ambitious team with a strong reputation in corporate and leveraged finance, real estate finance, and debt capital markets. The firm offers a dynamic environment where innovation, development, and client service are at the heart of everything they do.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and support a broad range of banking transactions, primarily in corporate and leveraged finance
  • Advise clients on M&A, refinancing, asset-based lending, and debt capital markets
  • Collaborate with internal teams across Corporate, Tax, Restructuring, and Private Equity
  • Participate in business development and client relationship initiatives
  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing

About You

  • UK qualified solicitor with 4+ years’ PQE in Banking & Finance
  • Strong experience in corporate debt and leveraged finance
  • Commercially minded with excellent client management skills
  • A team player who thrives in a non-hierarchical, collaborative environment
  • Motivated to contribute to business development and wider firm initiatives

Why Apply?

  • Work on market-leading transactions with top-tier clients
  • Join a firm committed to diversity, inclusion, and flexible working
  • Be part of a forward-thinking team with ambitious growth plans
  • Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible Working

My client supports flexible working arrangements and is open to discussing how this role can accommodate your needs.

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