Associate - Banking - Manchester

Browne Jacobson LLP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Manchester is seeking a talented banking and finance lawyer to join its market-leading team. The role involves advising major UK banks and alternative lenders on legal aspects of banking contracts, drafting and negotiating key financial documentation, and leading banking transactions. The ideal candidate will possess solid knowledge of banking law, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and excellent attention to detail. This is an opportunity to contribute to a successful team and support business development in the region.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of banking law and finance areas.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Interest in financial sector developments.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on banking contracts and arrangements.
• Draft and negotiate facility agreements.
• Lead and support banking transactions.

Skills

Knowledge of banking law

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Project management skills

Commercial mindset

Attention to detail

Team player

IT skills

Job description

We are seeking a talented banking and finance lawyer to join our market-leading team in Manchester advising major UK banks (including Lloyds, RBS, HSBC, Santander) and alternative lenders (such as ThinCats, OakNorth, Beechbrook Capital).

Role highlights:

• Advise clients on legal aspects of banking contracts and arrangements, including acquisition finance, property finance, asset-based lending, restructuring, and refinancing.
• Draft and negotiate facility agreements (bilateral and syndicated) and other key documentation.
• Lead and support banking transactions, attend client meetings, project manage deals, supervise junior team members, and coordinate with overseas lawyers.
• Develop business by building relationships with key bankers in Manchester and supporting marketing efforts across the North West, Nottingham, Birmingham, and London.

What we’re looking for:

• Solid knowledge of banking law and relevant finance areas.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Commercial mindset with a focus on client needs and solutions.
• Interest in financial sector developments and legal updates.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to master complex contracts.
• Team player with initiative, able to supervise and delegate.
• Good IT skills and familiarity with online research tools.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the growth of our successful team.

Note to agencies:

We request that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs unless specifically instructed to do so by the recruitment team. Please be aware that any speculative CVs sent by agencies without direct invitation from the recruitment team will not be recognised as represented by the agency and will be considered a gift.