Banking & Finance Associate

Reference:  & Finance Associate - Bristol An exceptional opportunity to join a Top 50 UK law firm and leading Bristol-based practice, highly ranked in the Legal 500, within its award-winning Banking & Finance team.

This Tier 1 team advises on a broad range of high-quality domestic and cross-border transactions, acting for lenders, sponsors, borrowers and public sector bodies. You will take ownership of matters from inception through to completion, working across a full spectrum of non-contentious banking work including real estate finance, project and infrastructure finance, corporate and acquisition finance, fund finance, asset-based lending and derivatives.

The client base is second to none, including major banks, financial institutions, funds and international corporates across key sectors such as energy & infrastructure, real estate and financial services. This is a role offering early responsibility, high-profile exposure and the chance to work alongside a collaborative and ambitious team.

Candidate Requirements You will be a qualified solicitor (England & Wales or Scotland) with:

Around 3+ years' PQE in banking & finance from a well-regarded firm Strong experience across banking transactions and lending structuresA commercial, solutions-focused mindset with excellent technical ability

The confidence to manage transactions and build client relationshipsA proactive and team-oriented approach

Why Join?

You'll be joining a firm widely regarded as one of the UK's best places to build a legal career, combining top-tier work with a genuinely supportive and progressive culture. The team offers exposure to complex, high-value and often international transactions, alongside a clear and structured pathway for progression.

The working environment is collaborative, inclusive and ambitious, where individuals are trusted with responsibility early and encouraged to develop their own client relationships. Alongside the quality of work, the firm is known for its balanced approach to working life, with flexible and hybrid options embedded as standard.

An experienced Banking & Finance Associate would be hard-pressed to find a stronger platform for long-term development, quality work and career progression. A market-leading salary and highly competitive benefits package complete the offering.

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.

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