Senior Associate - Asset Lending

We are hiring an experienced Banking & Finance Solicitor with a specialism in Asset Based Lending to join our national team.

Ready to take your banking career to the next level? Join our highly ranked Banking & Finance team within a leading national Corporate & Commercial practice to strengthen your core specialism within Asset Based Lending.

You’ll work on a diverse mix of domestic and international corporate debt finance deals, with a strong focus on asset-based lending. From complex structures to first‑of‑their‑kind transactions, this role offers real variety and challenge.

Collaborating with leading partners across Manchester, Norwich and beyond, you’ll be part of a well‑connected, national team known for innovation, technical excellence and market‑leading work. This role can be based out of any of our offices, except London and Oxford.

You’ll be a commercially astute banking & finance solicitor (4+ PQE) with experience from a recognised high‑quality practice, having gained exposure to asset‑based lending.

• Strong technical and drafting ability
• Confident negotiation skills
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• A proactive, self‑starting mindset
• The ability to build lasting client relationships
• Strong interpersonal skills with experience leading or managing work streams

• Advise banks, lenders, fund managers and corporates on finance and security matters
• Work across asset‑based lending, leveraged finance, corporate lending, with exposure to real estate finance and capital markets
• Support corporate transactions including M&A and funding structures
• Draft and negotiate key finance documentation
• Build and nurture strong client relationships and contribute to business development

Our clients include major lenders such as HSBC, Barclays and Wells Fargo, alongside debt funds and institutional investors.

We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits. Additional details on core benefit offering available upon request.