Associate / Senior Associate – Banking – Bristol

Overview

In this role you join a Bristol-based Banking team at a dynamic law firm to manage high-value, complex financing work. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams on domestic and international transactions, shaping loan documentation and advising lenders and borrowers. You’ll mentor juniors, build client relationships, and contribute to strategic growth areas within the practice. The opportunity combines agile, collaborative culture with exposure to market-leading finance matters that impact a range of sectors.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Flexible, agile and supportive environment
• Collaborative culture focused on growth and development
• Opportunities to work on high value and market-leading transactions
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Commitment to inclusion, belonging and wellbeing

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a wide range of finance matters (real estate, acquisition, corporate lending, development, project, and impact investment finance)
• Draft, negotiate and advise on facility agreements, security documents, intercreditor arrangements, loan notes and related documents
• Advise lenders and borrowers on new lending, refinancings and restructurings
• Manage transaction workstreams across multidisciplinary teams
• Support domestic and international transactions (including overseas counsel)
• Build and maintain client relationships as a trusted adviser
• Identify opportunities for collaboration and business development
• Mentor and support junior lawyers
• Contribute to strategic growth areas within the team

Key requirements

• 3-6 years’ PQE in banking and finance
• Strong track record of leading finance transactions and managing client relationships
• Experience across sectors such as sustainable economy, impact investing, financial services, real estate or international finance
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence communicating at all levels
• Commercial, proactive and professional approach
• Ability to build networks, develop business and contribute to team growth
• Initiative, self-motivation and enthusiasm for career development

• Interpersonal skills
• Communication
• Commercial mindset
• Drafting & negotiation of facility agreements
• Security documents
• Intercreditor arrangements

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