Senior / Principal Associate – Banking & Finance (London / Birmingham)

Company: Gowling WLG
Apply for the Senior / Principal Associate – Banking & Finance (London / Birmingham)
Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this Banking & Finance role, you will support banks, borrowers and private equity on a broad range of mid-market to investment-grade financing, including syndicated and bilateral facilities. You will draft, negotiate and advise on loan facilities, security, intercreditor docs and leveraged finance transactions, while coordinating cross-border matters. You’ll work closely with partners and other teams to deliver commercial, high-quality solutions and help develop client relationships. This role offers exposure to a dynamic, globally connected practice and opportunities for professional growth.

Pay / Benefits

  • hybrid working
  • generous annual leave
  • private medical insurance
  • pension scheme
  • life assurance
  • flexible working

Responsibilities

  • Drafting and negotiating loan facilities (senior and mezzanine) and security documents
  • Advising on leveraged acquisition finance and corporate lending transactions
  • Drafting asset-backed/receivables finance and project finance documentation
  • Handling cross-border transactions and coordinating with overseas counsel
  • Advising on ISDA and hedging/credit support documentation
  • Structuring matters and collaborating with other practice areas
  • Supporting business development and maintaining client relationships
  • Providing general banking advice and coordinating with corporate, real estate, pensions and construction teams

Key requirements

  • Qualified lawyer with relevant post-qualification experience (3–6 PQE reflected)
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience running high-value transactions with minimal partner supervision
  • Self-motivated, proactive and collaborative
  • Ability to build client relationships and generate instructions
  • Excellent communication
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Drafting loan facilities
  • Security and intercreditor documentation
  • Leveraged acquisition finance

Posted: September 14th, 2026