Associate – Banking & Finance – Bristol – 3+ Years PQE

Company: Chadwick Nott
Apply for the Associate – Banking & Finance – Bristol – 3+ Years PQE
Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you support a leading national law firm’s Banking & Finance practice in Bristol, handling high-value, cross-border transactions with top lenders and borrowers. You will collaborate with partners and senior lawyers to manage matters and develop client relationships across finance sectors. The role combines deep technical work with business development and career growth, within a supportive, development-focused culture. This opportunity appeals to an ambitious solicitor who wants to shape complex deals and broader financial services projects.

Pay / Benefits

  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • Competitive salary and bonus structure
  • Private medical insurance
  • Pension scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Wellbeing initiatives

Responsibilities

  • Work on a broad range of banking and finance matters (real estate, project/infrastructure, corporate, acquisition, fund financing, asset-based lending, derivatives/structured finance)
  • Collaborate with partners and senior lawyers on complex transactions
  • Manage own matters with suitable supervision
  • Build and maintain client relationships across financial services, energy, infrastructure and real estate sectors
  • Contribute to business development and client initiatives
  • Participate in ongoing training, mentoring and career development opportunities
  • Engage in cross-border transactions with international clients and law firms

Key requirements

  • 3+ years PQE in banking and finance
  • Experience acting for lenders and/or borrowers
  • Strong technical skills and commercial awareness
  • Excellent drafting and negotiation abilities
  • Confidence managing transactions and client relationships
  • Collaborative, proactive and ambitious approach
  • SRA registered solicitor
  • collaborative
  • proactive
  • ambitious
  • banking & finance technical proficiency
  • drafting and negotiation
  • cross-border transaction handling

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Posted: September 16th, 2026