Banking & Finance Associate/Senior Associate
Job in
Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-11
Listing for:
JMC Legal Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-11
Job specializations:
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Law/Legal
Financial Law, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Banking & Finance -
Finance & Banking
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Banking & Finance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Operating at the top end of the market, this Top 20 international firm offers exposure to exceptional quality work, a blue chip client base and one of the strongest Banking platforms outside London.
Combined with market leading remuneration and a genuinely supportive culture, this represents a standout opportunity for ambitious finance lawyers.
The Firm This transatlantic law firm has built a formidable global presence, with offices across Europe, Asia and the Middle East and a reputation for advising on some of the most complex and high value transactions in the market.
Quality sits at the centre of the firm's strategy. The partnership continues to invest heavily in talent, training and infrastructure to ensure lawyers operate at the highest level. As a result, the firm has developed a deep bench of leading practitioners and is widely recognised for producing some of the most respected lawyers in the profession.
The client base is exceptional. The firm regularly acts for FTSE 100 and US Fortune 100 companies, as well as many of the world's most prominent banks, lenders and financial institutions. With panel appointments across major global banks and funds, the team is consistently instructed on high value and technically complex financing transactions.
The Role This is an excellent opportunity for a Banking and Finance Associate with 2+ plus years PQE to join a high performing and growing Leeds team.
You will work on a broad range of sophisticated financing transactions, including drafting and negotiating facility agreements, security documentation, intercreditor arrangements and managing conditions precedent processes. The role also involves advising on issues arising during live lending transactions and supporting clients through complex funding structures.
The team acts for leading financial institutions, private credit funds and major investors across a range of sectors. You will gain early responsibility, direct client exposure and the opportunity to build your reputation within one of Europe's most important financial hubs.
Working alongside highly regarded partners and experienced senior lawyers, you will develop market leading expertise in banking and finance law within a team that offers clear progression and long term career opportunities.
The Ideal Candidate Banking and Finance Solicitor with 2 + PQEStrong technical ability and a genuine interest in complex finance transactions
Ambitious, driven and motivated to progress within an elite international firm
What is on Offer Market leading salary with an excellent benefits package
The opportunity to work alongside some of the leading banking lawyers in the market
Exposure to high value, complex finance transactions for major financial institutions
Strong progression prospects within a leading international platform
This is an outstanding opportunity for a Banking and Finance Associate to join a Tier 1 practice within a Top 20 international law firm.
Apply now for immediate consideration or contact us for a confidential discussion.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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