Job Title: Solicitor- Banking & Finance 1+PQE Location: Leeds Salary: £55,000+
About the firm and Role:
Our client is a modern, straight-talking, and ambitious law firm dedicated to delivering high-quality commercial legal services to a diverse client base - from individual entrepreneurs and family businesses to some of the UK's most successful companies and brands.
We are excited to be recruiting a Banking Solicitor (4+ PQE) to join their growing team in Leeds. You'll work directly alongside experienced Partners and play a key role in a broad range of high-quality finance matters. This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a more hands-on role within a smaller, ambitious team, with a clear pathway for progression and real client exposure.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage a varied caseload of banking and finance matters, ensuring all work meets the firm's quality and procedural standards.
* Advise clients and provide regular updates on progress, costs, and key milestones.
* Draft and negotiate a wide range of finance documentation to meet client deadlines.
* Achieve and maintain personal billing and time recording targets.
* Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high levels of service and client care.
* Assist in supervising and supporting junior team members.
* Take an active role in business development and marketing initiatives for the team and the wider firm.
* Ensure compliance with SRA, Law Society regulations, and ongoing professional development requirements.
About You:
* Ideally 4+ years' PQE in a Banking & Finance team at a medium, national, or international firm.
* Experience working on a broad range of finance transactions such as corporate and leveraged finance, asset-based lending, and real estate/development finance.
* A commercial, client-focused approach with excellent drafting and communication skills.
* Interest or experience in corporate or restructuring matters would be advantageous.
* A team player who is also confident managing work autonomously.
* Ambitious, proactive, and motivated to contribute to both team success and business growth.
What's on Offer:
* High-quality work with leading institutional lenders, private equity funds, and corporate borrowers.
* A collaborative and down-to-earth working environment.
* Genuine opportunity for career advancement within a supportive team structure.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunities to work closely with our Corporate and Restructuring teams.
How to Apply:
If this vacancy is of interest, please click the apply button. Alternatively, to discuss the role in more detail, contact Ross Roberts on 0114 241 8030 for a confidential conversation or email ross.roberts@craconsultants.com.
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