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Posted 15 August, 2026

Senior Associate - Banking & Finance

LJ Recruitment
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Banking & Finance Lawyer - 3-10 PQE\n

Location: Birmingham or LondonPQE: 3-10 yearsRole: Full-Time, Hybrid

About the Role\n

A leading international law firm is seeking a Banking & Finance Lawyer to join its growing team. The role offers varied work across acquisition finance, corporate lending, project finance, derivatives and debt capital markets, advising UK and international clients.

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    Advising banks, borrowers and private equity clients on financing transactions.

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    Drafting and negotiating loan, security, intercreditor and ancillary documents.

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    Handling acquisition, corporate, asset-backed, receivables and project finance matters.

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    Advising on cross-border transactions and managing overseas counsel.

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    Advising on ISDA, hedging and credit support documentation.

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    Working collaboratively with colleagues across corporate, real estate, pensions and construction.

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About You\n
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    Qualified solicitor with 3-10 years' PQE in Banking & Finance.

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    Strong technical drafting and transaction management skills.

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    Commercially minded with excellent client-handling abilities.

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    Experience running transactions with limited supervision.

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    Strong communication, organisational and negotiation skills.

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    Proactive, collaborative and committed to business development.

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What We Offer\n
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    Hybrid working.

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    Generous annual leave and pension allowance.

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    Private medical insurance and life assurance.

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    Health and wellbeing programmes.

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    Modern Birmingham and London offices.

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    Excellent training, development and career progression opportunities.

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