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Principal Associate - Banking & Finance, Leeds
Client: JMC Legal Recruitment
Location: Leeds, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 21730db14e13
Job Views: 37
Posted: 12.08.2025
Expiry Date: 26.09.2025
Job Description:
Principal Associate - Banking & Finance
This is a Banking & Finance Principal Associate (7+ PQE) role based in Leeds at a top 40 UK law firm known for its innovative approach, client-focused excellence, and talent development.
About the Firm
The firm offers exceptional career development opportunities, with award-winning training and clear progression pathways. It operates across sectors like energy, life sciences, education, and sport, with a diverse client base from start-ups to FTSE 100 companies. The firm values diversity and inclusion, and promotes a flexible, modern working environment.
The Role
As a Senior Banking & Finance Lawyer, you will advise banks, lenders, fund managers, and corporate clients on a range of finance and security matters, including asset-based lending, leveraged finance, corporate lending, real estate finance, government finance, bonds, and capital markets. You will support corporate funding issues related to M&A and capital markets, assist with property refinancing, and draft transaction documents.
Ideal Candidate
* 7+ years PQE as a qualified UK solicitor
* Proactive in developing client relationships and industry networks
* Excellent organizational skills and a passion for legal work
Why Join?
* Attractive salary and benefits
* Inclusive culture with flexible working
* Opportunity to work on high-profile UK and international matters
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