Solicitor - Banking & Finance NQ PQE

Reference:  - Banking & Finance
- Bristol - NQ PQE

Location:

Bristol Type of Role:
Full-time, Permanent Salary: 60,000 to 70,000 (depending on experience)
A market leading Banking & Finance team is seeking a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join its top tier Bristol practice. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on high profile, nationally significant transactions across a diverse range of sectors, with full support, training and exposure to major clients from day one.

The Role You'll be responsible for supporting and running a variety of banking and finance matters, including:

Acquisition finance

Project finance

Real estate finance

Structured finance and securitisation

Asset based lending

Working on transactions ranging from 1 million to 1 billion

Acting for borrowers, sponsors and lenders across energy, infrastructure, transport and real estate

Collaborating with international clients and law firms on cross border deals

Working with major clients including HSBC, Met Life, Lloyds Banking Group, Tristan Capital, Kreos Capital and others

You will join a highly ranked, nationally recognised team with access to cutting edge work and exceptional training.

Candidate Requirements This role is suited to a Newly Qualified Solicitor who:

Qualifies in England & Wales by September 2026

Has completed a Banking & Finance seat OR can demonstrate strong interest and transferable skills

Has excellent communication and analytical abilities

Is commercially minded, proactive and eager to learn

Enjoys working collaboratively on complex, high value transactions

Wants to build a long term career within a top tier banking practiceA Banking & Finance seat is not essential.

Benefits The firm offers:

A collaborative, supportive culture

City quality work with national impactA transparent and structured career pathway

Guidance from market leading experts

Hybrid working and flexible arrangementsA firm consistently recognised as a top place to work Investors in People
- Platinum Accreditation

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential discussion about your next career move, please contact:

Olivia Reed Email:
/ The firm welcomes applications from all backgrounds. 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, 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.*