Job Description Banking Solicitor / Associate (2–6 PQE) Salary: £90,000–£125,000 bonus Location: London Hybrid working top-tier deal exposure Why this role? If you’re a 2–6 PQE Banking & Finance Solicitor who wants broader deal exposure, earlier responsibility and the chance to build a genuinely commercial practice, this is a strong move. Our client is a well-established UK law firm with a busy Banking & Finance team in London. You’ll work on high-quality transactions across corporate lending, acquisition finance and real estate finance, supported by experienced partners, strong knowledge resources and a structured development pathway. The role Broad banking work with real responsibility You’ll advise lenders, sponsors and borrowers on a wide range of matters including: General corporate lending Acquisition finance Real estate finance (investment, development and portfolio work) Asset-based lending (ABL) Project finance What you’ll be doing day-to-day From the outset, you can expect hands-on involvement in: Drafting and negotiating facility agreements and ancillary documents Working with LMA documentation and broader credit agreements Managing transaction timetables, conditions precedent and deal deliverables Supporting partners on complex matters and taking ownership of discrete workstreams Building strong client relationships and contributing to a client-first service The team A national platform with strong London presence The wider Banking & Finance group is a sizeable national team, with a strong London hub. The practice acts for a varied client base including: Major UK clearing banks Specialist lenders (including fund-based and asset-based lenders) Private equity houses, management teams and debt funds Borrowers across the UK, Europe and the US You’ll also benefit from a firm-wide investment in technology and knowledge support, including: Automated drafting tools for leveraged and real estate finance transactions Access to senior PSL support A structured training programme covering technical and commercial skills What they’re looking for Essential Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) 2–6 years’ PQE (or equivalent experience) Experience in a Banking & Finance team (or a strong banking seat during training with relevant post-qualification exposure) Drafting and negotiation experience including facility agreements and LMA documentation Strong commercial judgement and confidence dealing with clients and colleagues Ability to manage competing deadlines and stay calm under pressure Desirable Exposure to one or more of: acquisition finance, real estate finance, ABL, leveraged finance Experience running smaller transactions (or key workstreams) with appropriate supervision Working arrangement & location London based role Hybrid working supported (specific split to be confirmed depending on team requirements) Salary & benefits Salary guidance £90,000–£125,000 (dependent on PQE, deal exposure and overall technical strength) Benefits (indicative) Annual bonus (firm and/or individual performance dependent) Hybrid working and flexibility where possible Private medical insurance Enhanced pension Life assurance 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (often with the option to buy/sell) Structured training and mentoring (technical and soft skills) Clear progression opportunities within a high-performing national team Strong knowledge support and tools to help you work efficiently and develop faster Interested? Let’s talk. If you’re a 2–6 PQE Banking Solicitor and you’d like to explore this in confidence, please get in touch. David Hawthorne-Finch Managing Director, Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd (H-FTS) Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com