Senior Associate​/Partner Banking & Finance

Position: Senior Associate / Partner Banking & Finance
Reference:  Associate / Partner Banking & Finance - Bournemouth Our fantastic client, a leading UK practice with ambitious growth plans, is looking to expand their specialist Banking & Finance team with a senior hire in their Bournemouth office.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Banking & Finance Solicitor to step into a senior role. Whether you're already operating at Partner level or ready to make that move. The team is thriving, the work is high quality, and you'll gain immediate exposure to major financial institutions, including several household names.

Due to continued growth, the team is looking to strengthen its offering with a dynamic, commercially minded lawyer who can run their own caseload and play an active role in business development.

What you'll be advising onYou'll handle a broad range of banking and finance matters, including:

Corporate lending

Acquisition finance

Asset finance

Real estate finance

Invoice discounting

Refinancing transactions

Acting for borrowers, lenders and investors across multiple sectors

You'll be joining a team known for its technical excellence, strong client relationships and ability to deliver clear, commercially focused advice.

About youThe ideal candidate will bring:7+ PQE in banking and finance (or at least 5+ PQE with strong senior level experience)
A background gained at a respected city or leading regional firmA strong network of existing relationships and a solid reputation in the market

Excellent technical and procedural knowledge

Strong organisational skills and a dynamic, proactive approach

Confidence in marketing and business development, with the ability to help grow the practice

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys autonomy, thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to be part of a team in genuine growth mode.

What's on offerA competitive salary and outstanding benefits package

High quality work with major financial institutionsA clear progression pathway at Senior Associate or Partner levelA supportive, ambitious and down to earth team culture

The chance to make a real impact within a growing specialist team

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.(t) (m) e)
* At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace.

Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*