Banking & Finance Lawyer

Join a highly respected, Legal 500 ranked Banking & Finance team at one of the UK's leading international law firms. You will gain exposure to an exceptional quality of work whilst working side by side with industry-leading lawyers, giving you a platform to develop your technical ability and progress your career.

The Firm:

This leading international law firm has offices throughout every major UK city and is one of the largest law firms globally in terms of headcount and revenue. They are ranked Tier 1 in the Legal 500 across an abundance of specialisms and are recognised for their commercial awareness, innovation, and sector knowledge.

This recognition has given them an enviable client base, and you can expect to act for a multitude of multinational PLCs and household names. The quality of work is exceptional, and you can expect to gain exposure to interesting, high-value work.

Despite their size, the firm doesn't have the stuffy, corporate environment that you may expect to find at firms of a similar size. They have close-knit, collaborative teams that will welcome you with open arms and an active social calendar that will allow you to integrate with your colleagues across the firm.

They also offer a high level of flexibility, with home working commonplace even before the lockdown and reasonable targets that promote quality of service over financials.

The Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Banking & Finance Lawyer to join a respected Legal 500 ranked Banking & Finance team in Manchester City Centre.

You will work closely with heavy-hitting partners advising major UK and European banks, investment funds, and PLCs on a broad range of transactions. You will be supported to develop and progress your career in a supportive and high performing environment.

You will have a level of client contact unheard of at a firm of this size, with Associates actively encouraged to build new and existing client relationships.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a genuinely first-class, market-leading Banking & Finance team. You will be supported to develop your technical ability and progress your career whilst earning an above market rate remuneration package and attractive bonus.

Requirements:

• You will be a Banking & Finance Lawyer with a minimum of 2 years PQE (there is no upper limit in regards to the amount of experience)
• Have gained experience at a respected city or large regional law firm
• You will be comfortable working independently and collaborating effectively as part of a team
• Be willing to get involved in business development
• Be keen to grow your skill base and progress your career at a leading international law firm.

Apply now for immediate consideration, or feel free to give me a call for a confidential discussion.