Skip to main content

This job has expired

Senior Associate - Banking & Finance

Employer
JMC Legal Recruitment
Location
England, West Yorkshire, Leeds
Salary
£76000 - £85000 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Closing date
8 Feb 2025
Reference
BBBH55646
View more categoriesView less categories
Vacancy Type
Barristers, Private Practice
Experience Level
Senior Level
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Practice Areas
Banking/Finance
PQE
4-6 Years, 7+ Years

Job Details


Banking & Finance Senior Associate (5-8 PQE) | Leeds

Step into a pivotal role within this top-tier, highly ranked Banking & Finance team as a Senior Associate. Handle a diverse and challenging caseload for premium, high-value clients, all while thriving in an award-winning, collaborative environment that fosters professional growth and success.

The Firm

The firm's reputation is built on three cornerstones: the outstanding calibre of its staff, the provision of quality, commercially-focused legal advice, and a robust, collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach to problem-solving. These principles have earned the firm widespread recognition, with the majority of its Partners individually acknowledged for their expertise in the highly regarded Chambers UK and Legal 500 directories.The firm is in a period of sustained growth, creating exciting opportunities for ambitious professionals to contribute to and thrive within their progressive environment.

Beyond their legal accolades, the firm has distinguished itself as a leader in employee satisfaction and workplace culture. Based on the most recent Best Companies survey, employee feedback propelled the firm to achieve a coveted accreditation that only a select few UK law firms have earned. This accolade underscores their dedication to fostering a forward-thinking, innovative and supportive environment where talent can flourish.

Whether you are an experienced legal professional or an ambitious early-career practitioner, this firm offers the opportunity to become part of a team that values excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement.This is a firm that not only sets the standard for client success but also prioritises the growth, wellbeing and aspirations of its employees.

The Role

Join this prestigious Banking team, one of the largest and most highly regarded in Yorkshire, and immerse yourself in a dynamic and varied caseload of international debt transactions. These include property finance (both development and investment), project finance, asset-based lending, acquisition finance, wholesale lending and general corporate finance.

Under the leadership of their Legal 500-recognised Head of Banking & Finance, you will collaborate with and learn from some of the sector's brightest legal minds. This supportive and inspiring environment provides unparalleled mentorship and guidance, empowering you to enhance your legal expertise and develop your career further.

This role offers an attractive remuneration package, complemented by exceptional benefits. The firm also prioritises work-life balance through flexible working arrangements and provides transparent, well-defined progression pathways from the outset.

The Ideal Candidate

  • A Banking & Finance Solicitor 5-8 PQE
  • Can manage a varied caseload with a range of clients and has the ambition and communication skills to further develop client relations
  • Actively seeking to take on demanding, complex and engaging work
  • Is commercially aware and knowledgeable about the current banking law landscape


What's on offer

  • An opportunity to work for one of largest B&F teams in Yorkshire
  • Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality/high-value work
  • First-rate career development opportunities
  • Highly attractive salary
  • Lucrative bonus


Apply now for Immediate consideration or contact Sid Wright on 07441937659 or sid@jmc-legal.com for a confidential chat.

Company

JMC Legal Recruitment was founded by highly experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant, Jason Connolly. His motivation to establish JMC was to create a refreshingly friendly agency with a truly consultative approach and who are always a pleasure to deal with.

We're a dynamic business with our sights set high and a growing client base spanning the country. We believe that in any business the most valuable assets are the people – and it’s true of JMC, too. Whether dealing with candidates or firms, our consultants’ passion for legal recruitment and excellent market knowledge always shines through.  Our state of the art software means our consultants are more accessible to you and we keep ahead of the curve in the changing legal landscape to ensure you are always given up to date advice.

What can you expect from us? We will always manage your expectations and come back to you with updates as soon as they become available. We pride ourselves on the highest level of integrity, as we understand that when looking for a new role or member of staff it is often highly confidential. You will find that we always take the time to really listen and understand before we advise. We will get to know you, taking into account not just technical ability, but personality and cultural fit. We’re also easy to get hold of; we appreciate that when looking for a new role it can be difficult to talk during the working day, so we will make ourselves available and find a time that works for you. Give us a call and talk to one of our friendly team today. We’re waiting to help you.

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert