Associate - Banking & Finance 2 PQE

Position: Associate - Banking & Finance 2 PQE +
Reference:  - Banking & Finance - Cardiff - 2 PQE +

Location:

Cardiff (Hybrid and Flexible Working Options Available)
Type of Role:
Permanent, Full-time Salary: 50,000 to 70,000 (depending on experience)
A respected national law firm is seeking an Associate to join its highly regarded Banking & Finance team in Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity to work with major UK banks and alternative lenders, contribute to complex funding transactions, and develop your expertise within a collaborative, high performing environment.

The Role You'll be involved in a broad range of banking and finance matters, working closely with both lender and borrower clients.

Key responsibilities include:

Acting for major UK banks including Lloyds, RBS, HSBC and Santander Advising alternative debt providers such as Thin Cats, Oak North and Beechbrook Capital Supporting corporate and property teams on multi disciplinary funding transactions

Advising clients on banking contracts and arrangements

Handling acquisition finance, property finance, asset based lending, restructuring and refinancing matters

Preparing and negotiating facility agreements and related documentation

Leading or supporting transactions from start to completion

Attending client meetings and coordinating with overseas counsel where required

Ensuring high quality drafting, negotiation and commercial advice

Candidate Requirements This role is suited to a motivated and commercially minded lawyer with:

Experience in banking and finance law (PQE level open)
Strong drafting and negotiation skills

Excellent attention to detail and commercial awareness

Ability to manage transactions independently and as part of a wider teamA proactive, organised and collaborative approach

Genuine interest in financial markets and sector developments

Benefits

The firm offers:

Hybrid and flexible working arrangementsA supportive and collaborative team culture

High quality work with major financial institutions

Clear career development pathways

Competitive salary and benefits package

How to Apply

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

Olivia Reed Email:
/ The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. 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.*