Associate - Banking & Finance PQE

Associate – Banking & Finance – Bristol – 3+ Years PQE

Location:

Bristol.
Type of role:
Permanent, Full-time (hybrid working available).
Salary: £70,000 - £95,000 (depending on experience).

A leading national firm is seeking a Banking & Finance Associate (3+ PQE) to join its highly regarded Banking & Finance team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work with high profile clients on complex, high value transactions across a broad range of finance disciplines. You'll gain exposure to cross-border work, major lenders, sponsors and borrowers, and enjoy a supportive, collaborative environment that invests heavily in your development.

You’ll work on a wide variety of banking and finance matters, including:

• Real estate finance
• Project and infrastructure finance
• Corporate banking
• Acquisition finance
• Fund finance
• Asset based lending
• Derivatives and structured finance
• Cross border transactions with international clients and law firms

You will also:

• Work closely with partners and senior lawyers on complex transactions
• Manage your own matters with appropriate supervision
• Build strong relationships with clients across financial services, energy, infrastructure and real estate sectors
• Contribute to business development and client initiatives
• Receive ongoing training, mentoring and career development support

• 3+ years’ PQE in banking and finance
• Experience acting for lenders and/or borrowers
• Strong technical skills and commercial awareness
• Excellent drafting and negotiation abilities
• Confidence managing transactions and client relationships
• A collaborative, proactive and ambitious approach
• Qualification as an SRA registered solicitor

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Private medical insurance
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Clear career progression pathways
• Award-winning workplace culture

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:
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We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.
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, culture or any 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.