Job Description

Location: London

Type: Permanent

Salary: 150,000 - 165,000 Per Annum (plus excellent benefits)

Banking & Finance Associate (1-3 PQE) - London (Hybrid)

Are you an ambitious banking and finance lawyer eager for high-calibre deal exposure?

About our client

Our client is a modern, forward-thinking global law firm with a highly respected Banking & Finance practice. They specialise in delivering complex, multi-party debt finance transactions for a sophisticated client base.

The role

As an Associate in this dynamic team, you will play an integral role in the entire transaction lifecycle. From your first day, you will be trusted with significant responsibilities, including taking the first pen on drafts of facility agreements, security documents, and inter-creditor deeds under the guidance of senior lawyers. This role offers clear opportunities to step up, join client calls, contribute to business development pitches, and progress quickly as your experience and responsibilities grow.

Key responsibilities

Draft and negotiate core documents. Oversee CP checklists, coordinate signature logistics, manage completions, and handle post-completion filings and perfection requirements with precision. Coordinate diligence processes. Assist senior lawyers on leveraged and acquisition finance work, including reviewing term sheets, understanding funds flows, and managing syndication mechanics. Assist on specialist financings, gaining exposure to ABL and receivables matters by managing borrowing bases and security schedules, and help run loan trading transactions, including transfer mechanics and trade confirmations. Draft client updates and meeting notes and increasingly join and contribute to client and counterparty calls with growing autonomy. Actively participate in maintaining legal precedents, developing know-how resources, and improving internal processes. Assist in preparing credentials documents, pitch content, and client training materials that showcase the team's market expertise.

What you'll bring

1-3 years' PQE in a recognised Banking & Finance practice, or exceptional experience gained during your training contract. A confident first-drafter with rigorous attention to detail. An organised and proactive project manager, capable of handling multiple work streams and meeting tight deadlines. A clear and professional communicator, both in writing and verbally, with developing confidence in client-facing situations. A collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a genuine enthusiasm for learning and a receptiveness to constructive feedback.

Location & ways of working

This position is based at our client's central London office, with a hybrid working model that includes at least three days per week in the office. This structure is designed to foster collaboration, learning, and team cohesion. Standard hours are 09:30-17:30, Monday to Friday, with the expected flexibility required to meet deal-driven deadlines.

Package & progression

Our client offers a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package befitting a major law firm, including private medical insurance, a generous pension scheme, and wellness support.