Associate - Banking - Manchester

Overview

We are seeking a talented banking and finance lawyer to join our market-leading team in Manchester advising major UK banks (including Lloyds, RBS, HSBC, Santander) and alternative lenders (such as ThinCats, OakNorth, Beechbrook Capital).

Role highlights

• Advise clients on legal aspects of banking contracts and arrangements, including acquisition finance, property finance, asset-based lending, restructuring, and refinancing.
• Draft and negotiate facility agreements (bilateral and syndicated) and other key documentation.
• Lead and support banking transactions, attend client meetings, project manage deals, supervise junior team members, and coordinate with overseas lawyers.
• Develop business by building relationships with key bankers in Manchester and supporting marketing efforts across the North West, Nottingham, Birmingham, and London.

What we’re looking for

• Solid knowledge of bank...