Banking - General (5-8PQE)

Banking & Finance Lawyer | Senior Associate | Leading National Firm | Birmingham or London | Hybrid Working Available BCL Legal is delighted to be partnering with a highly respected national law firm on the recruitment of a Senior Associate to join its Banking & Finance team. This permanent position is offered in either the Birmingham or London office, with flexible hybrid working options available. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a collaborative and growing team that forms part of a broader, top-tier national finance practice. The Role This is a key hire within a market-facing Banking & Finance team advising on a wide range of mid-market UK and international transactions across sectors including:

• Renewable energy, infrastructure, and housing
• Financial services and private equity
• Technology, healthcare, retail, aerospace, and mining

You'll work across a full spectrum of banking matters, including:

• Corporate lending (syndicated and bilateral)
• Leveraged and acquisition finance
• Asset-based lending and receivables finance
• Project finance and debt capital markets
• Structuring advice and cross-border deals
• Drafting and negotiating facility, security, intercreditor, and ancillary documents

You'll also work closely with colleagues across corporate, pensions, and construction to deliver joined-up, commercial advice to clients. The Candidate

• Qualified solicitor with 5-8 years' PQE and strong general banking experience
• Confident advising lenders, borrowers, and private equity clients on a range of finance matters
• Skilled in drafting loan documents and negotiating key transaction terms
• Able to manage transactions with minimal supervision
• Strong communication and client-handling skills
• Enjoys collaborative working and has a proactive, commercial mindset
• Comfortable supporting business development activity and client relationship building

What's on Offer?

• A high-quality, partner-led team with a strong reputation in mid-market banking
• A broad range of work across sectors, clients, and financing structures
• Strong career development and internal training support
• Flexible hybrid working (with state-of-the-art offices in both locations)
• Excellent benefits including private medical, enhanced pension, sabbatical options and more
• A friendly and inclusive culture, consistently ranked as one of the best UK law firms to work for.

About the Firm This leading UK law firm is consistently recognised for its legal expertise and supportive working culture. With top-tier teams across finance, restructuring, real estate, and corporate, it offers an ideal platform for lawyers looking to grow within a collaborative and ambitious environment. Apply Now To apply or find out more, contact Donna Jones at BCL Legal. For a full list of our current legal opportunities, visit the BCL Legal job search page. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.