Banking & Finance Solicitor (Partner)

Overview

As a Banking & Finance Partner, you will lead high-value transactions while shaping the Midlands practice. You’ll leverage an established client base and build new relationships to grow the firm’s Banking & Finance offering and cross-sell into corporate and commercial work. You’ll mentor junior lawyers and collaborate across teams to drive growth and client opportunities. This is a leadership role with a platform to influence strategy, expand the Birmingham footprint, and contribute to the broader regional expansion. You will operate at Partner level, or be ready to step into Partnership, with a focus on execution and client development.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Genuine career progression

Responsibilities

• Strengthen and grow the Banking & Finance practice across the Midlands
• Develop and manage client relationships and generate new business opportunities
• Advise lenders, borrowers, investors on financing matters across a range of arrangements
• Collaborate with colleagues to expand corporate and commercial capabilities
• Mentor and develop more junior lawyers
• Cross-sell and strengthen relationships with referrers and professional contacts

Key requirements

• 6+ years PQE in Banking & Finance
• Experience acting for lenders, borrowers, or both
• Ability to manage sophisticated matters independently
• Strong understanding of commercial drivers in financing transactions
• Proven ability to generate work and build long-term client relationships
• Credential and credibility for Partner level or readiness to move into Partnership
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Collaborative approach and entrepreneurial mindset

• Communication
• Negotiation
• Collaboration
• Banking & Finance expertise
• Financing arrangements
• Lender and borrower advisory experience

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