Banking Lawyer
Banking and Finance practice acts for banks, non‑traditional lenders, public sector bodies and borrower clients in relation to a wide range of financing transactions.
Responsibilities
Working from our offices in Southampton, you will be part of our Southampton practice and a member of our national banking team. You will help advise clients on high‑value and complex transactions, including international and domestic financings, refi‑cancings, restructurings, investment‑property financings and asset‑finance matters.
Ideal Candidate
You will either be a newly qualified lawyer with banking experience gained during your training contract, or a qualified solicitor with up to two years’ commercial banking transactional experience in private practice or in‑house. You pride yourself on your ability to work collaboratively, have an analytical mind, enjoy the intellectual challenge, and demonstrate excellent drafting and organisation skills. You are entrepreneurial, keen to develop your knowledge and build client relationships, and ready to take responsibility for smaller matters while supporting larger transactions.
Preferred experience includes secured lending, invoice finance, and asset finance, demonstrating a strong foundation in transactional banking matters.
* To be a qualified solicitor (NQ or up to 2 years’ PQE) and able to practise in England and Wales.
* Have experience of good‑quality banking or finance work as a trainee or post‑qualification (or equivalent in‑house experience).
* Proven black‑letter drafting skills and analytical skills.
* The ability to deliver complex advice in a coherent and practical way that is easy for non‑lawyers to understand.
What makes it great
We continually work hard to create an open culture that sets us apart. As signatories to the Mindful Business Charter, we prioritise our people’s health and wellbeing and offer flexible working arrangements. Our DEI initiatives provide an environment where difference is valued and where employees can grow personally and professionally.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long‑term condition and need adjustments, please let us know. We will make reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process.
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