Banking Associate - Top 100 Law Firm

Hunters Legal is working with a Top 100 law firm based in the heart of London to recruit an Associate to join their expanding Banking practice. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-level finance transactions and develop your expertise in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Firm Overview:

The firm offers full-service expertise across Private Client, Real Estate, Business Services, and Disputes. Its culture is built on trust, mutual respect, and professional development, with a strong focus on work/life balance and fostering connections across teams.

Team Overview:

The Banking practice advises on a wide spectrum of financing transactions for both lenders and borrowers, with a focus on real estate finance and cross-team collaboration. Clients include financial institutions, private equity investors, corporate borrowers, and private individuals. The team is small but growing, offering close partner contact and excellent client exposure, supporting development and career progression.

Role Overview:

The Associate will manage a varied workload, including finance transactions, drafting bespoke documentation, acting as a key client contact, and project-managing deals. The role provides the opportunity to build expertise across high-value banking matters within a thriving practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clear, high-level legal advice on a range of banking matters.
• Act as day-to-day contact for clients, managing ongoing and new matters.
• Contribute to business development by promoting the firm’s work to clients.

Candidate Profile:

• Experience in a leading banking practice with exposure to finance transactions.
• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
• Strong understanding of banking and finance law with commercial awareness.
• Excellent client relationship and business development skills.
• Strong analytical skills and creative problem-solving ability.
• High level of professionalism and integrity.

Why Join:

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive pension plan.
• 25 days’ holiday plus additional leave for significant life events and optional purchase of extra days.
• Life Assurance and income protection.
• Private Medical and Dental Insurance from day one.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Wellbeing initiatives including fitness classes and subsidised gym membership.
• Recognition schemes for referrals and client introductions.
• Inclusive and supportive workplace fostering diversity.

Examples of Recent Work:

• Advising on borrowing base facilities for real estate debt and private equity funds across multiple jurisdictions.
• Supporting hotel and residential investments in major UK cities on various financings.
• Acting for borrowers on significant London commercial property financings.
• Advising a leading pharmacy chain on a multi-bank revolving credit facility.

This role represents an excellent opportunity for a driven Banking Associate to join a thriving team and further develop their expertise across complex and high-value finance transactions.