Banking and Finance Associate

Job title:

Banking and Finance Associate

Company

JMC Legal Recruitment

Job description

This prestigious UK firm, with a notable presence in Bristol, is known for its professional yet progressive environment.The firm has earned its place as a key player in the legal market, offering high-quality work across various sectors, including energy, infrastructure, transport, and real estate. It has been recognised for its commitment to work-life balance and its collaborative, forward-thinking approach, which attracts top legal talent. The firm is proud to have received the Investors in People – Platinum Accreditation and has been voted as one of the best firms to work at in 2024 by its employees.The Team:The Banking & Finance team within this firm is renowned for handling complex, high-profile transactions both domestically and internationally. With experience spanning acquisition finance, project finance, real estate finance, structured finance (including securitisation structures), and asset-based lending, the team works with a diverse range of clients, including borrowers, sponsors, and lenders.You’ll gain exposure to significant transactions across sectors such as energy, infrastructure, transport, and real estate, with deals ranging from £1 million to £1 billion. The team regularly works on cross-border mandates, advising international clients and collaborating with law firms worldwide. Prestigious clients include HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group, Metlife, Kreos Capital, Tristan Capital, Mobico, and Beechbrook Capital.The team places a strong emphasis on nurturing talent and offers comprehensive training, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth. You’ll have the chance to collaborate with senior lawyers and gain direct exposure to high-value transactions, all while contributing to innovative projects.The Role:This is an exciting opportunity for a Banking & Finance Associate with 1+ years PQE to join a highly regarded team in Bristol. As an associate, you will be exposed to a broad variety of work, including advising on complex financing transactions and drafting key documents such as credit agreements, intercreditor agreements, and security paperwork.You will also play an integral role in high-profile cross-border deals, gaining valuable international experience.You will work closely with Partners and senior lawyers, who will provide mentorship and allow you to take on significant responsibility. The firm is committed to fostering the growth of its associates and will support you in building your legal expertise and business development network.The Ideal Candidate:

• 1+ years PQE in Banking & Finance law
• Proven ability to manage a complex and varied workload
• SRA registered lawyer
• Strong desire for professional development and a drive to deliver high-quality results
• Commercially astute and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

What’s On Offer:

• Highly competitive salary package and benefits at the top end of the market
• Exposure to high-quality, international banking and finance work
• The opportunity to work with top-tier clients and legal minds
• A collaborative, supportive firm culture with strong work-life balance
• Access to mentorship and professional development opportunities

This is a standout opportunity for an ambitious Banking & Finance Associate to join a prestigious firm in Bristol, gain exposure to high-value transactions, and take your career to theCompanyJMC Legal Recruitment was founded by highly experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant, Jason Connolly. His motivation to establish JMC was to create a refreshingly friendly agency with a truly consultative approach and who are always a pleasure to deal with.We’re a dynamic business with our sights set high and a growing client base spanning the country. We believe that in any business the most valuable assets are the people – and it’s true of JMC, too. Whether dealing with candidates or firms, our consultants’ passion for legal recruitment and excellent market knowledge always shines through. Our state of the art software means our consultants are more accessible to you and we keep ahead of the curve in the changing legal landscape to ensure you are always given up to date advice.What can you expect from us? We will always manage your expectations and come back to you with updates as soon as they become available. We pride ourselves on the highest level of integrity, as we understand that when looking for a new role or member of staff it is often highly confidential. You will find that we always take the time to really listen and understand before we advise. We will get to know you, taking into account not just technical ability, but personality and cultural fit. We’re also easy to get hold of; we appreciate that when looking for a new role it can be difficult to talk during the working day, so we will make ourselves available and find a time that works for you. Give us a call and talk to one of our friendly team today. We’re waiting to help you.Share this jobApply for Banking and Finance AssociateAlready uploaded your CV? to apply instantlyFields marked with an asterisk (*) are requiredFirst name requiredLast name requiredWhat is your email address? requiredYour CV requiredYour file must be a .doc, .pdf, .docx, or .rtf. No larger than 1MBDrag and dropChoose a fileSelected file: Remove fileAdd a cover message requiredEmail me similar jobs when they become available Your communication preferencesI’d like to receive emails about jobs and services from The Lawyer JobsI’d like to receive emails from third partiesWhen you apply for a job we will send your application to the named employer, who may contact you. By applying for a job listed on The Lawyer Jobs you agree to our and . You should never be required to provide bank account details. If you are, please . All emails will contain a link in the footer to enable you to unsubscribe at any time.Send applicationSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.© 2011 – 2025 Centaur Media Plc. Powered by Madgex Job Board TechnologyTheLawyer.com Limited
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Expected salary

£75000 – 90000 per year

Location

Bristol Area

Job date

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 23:25:08 GMT

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