Banking Senior Associate

Job title:

Banking Senior Associate

Company

Sacco Mann

Job description

As an Associate or Senior Associate, you will play a key role in the Banking Team working closely with partners and clients on a wide range of transactions, including secured and unsecured lending, acquisitions, project finance, and real estate finance.The ClientOur client is a globally recognised full-service law firm, well known for its exceptional client service and commitment to delivering high-quality legal work across a wide range of industries. With an outstanding reputation both nationally and internationally, the firm is renowned for fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive team environment. They are dedicated to the professional development of their employees, providing genuine opportunities for career progression and the chance to make a meaningful impact.Benefits

• Hybrid working (3 days from the office, 2 days from home)
• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Exposure to high-profile, complex work alongside market-leading professionals
• Clear pathways for career progression

The RoleYour responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing significant banking and finance transactions, including drafting, and negotiating complex legal documents such as loan agreements and security documentation.
• Providing strategic legal advice to clients on bespoke financial arrangements, ensuring solutions align with their commercial objectives.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and contributing to business development initiatives.
• Conducting legal research on relevant banking and finance legislation, regulation, and case law to ensure the highest standard of client service.
• Mentoring and supervising junior team members, fostering their professional development.
• Collaborating with colleagues across practice areas, including corporate and real estate, to deliver integrated legal services to clients.

The Ideal Candidate

• You will have around 4-10 years of PQE in banking and finance, with demonstrable expertise in leading complex transactions. This is simply given as a guide – there are multiple opportunities available within the team at Associate and Senior Associate level, and the Partners are keen to speak to Banking Lawyers at all levels of qualification.
• A strong academic background combined with excellent legal research, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to manage multiple work streams and deliver under tight deadlines.

How to ApplyIf you are interested in this Leeds based Senior Associate (Banking) opportunity, or wish to apply, please contact Sophie Linley or Kieran Wallace at Sacco Mann on 0113 245 3338 or ask to speak to another member of the Private Practice team.CompanySacco Mann is a well established Legal and IP recruitment consultancy handling qualified and non-qualified assignments into both Private Practice and Industry. With almost 20 years experience of recruiting for some of the biggest names in the sector, we’ll be able to advise you on either your next crucial career move or your own recruitment needs for your team/business.We’re different in that we know recruitment is about you. We can offer advice, choice and educated market intelligence/opinion on account of our presence and reputation, however in the end it’s about what works best for you.We’ve a high number of expert consultants who are experienced of recruiting at every level. For more information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact us on:0113 245 3338 for Leeds, Yorkshire & the North East, 0161 831 6890 for Manchester and the North West and 0845 241 5644. Birmingham, West and East Midlands or visit our website;Share this jobApply for Banking Senior 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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Location

Leeds

Job date

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 23:52:46 GMT

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