Banking & Finance Associate

Banking & Finance Associate (2-5 PQE)
Location: Edinburgh
Firm: Global Firm | L500 Ranked Finance Team
Salary: Market Leading + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

The Role & The Work

Join a high-performing Banking & Finance team on a global platform, operating at the forefront of complex corporate lending and real estate finance. This team consistently delivers on high-value, cross-border transactions across the UK and internationally.

You will play a key role in structuring and delivering sophisticated financing deals for a standout client base, including major banks, insurers, debt funds and leading corporates. From large-scale corporate lending arrangements to intricate real estate finance transactions, your work will sit at the centre of major investment and development activity, often with a cross-border dimension.

Working as part of a fully integrated, multi-office team, you'll collaborate seamlessly with colleagues across Glasgow, Edinburgh, London and the firm's global network. This is a truly international platform, offering exposure to multi-jurisdictional deals and evolving market trends shaping the future of finance.

From the outset, you'll be trusted with responsibility, encouraged to lead on matters and build direct client relationships. In a team that embraces innovation, collaboration and commercial thinking, you'll develop not just as a technical lawyer, but as a forward-thinking adviser in a rapidly evolving finance landscape.

Your Experience

• Scottish or Dual Qualified (2-5 PQE)
• Experience in banking & finance / corporate lending
• Strong grounding in general banking transactions
• Exposure to real estate finance (desirable)
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and use initiative
• Commercially aware with strong problem-solving skills
• Interest in business development and building client relationships

Why This Role?

• Join an L500 ranked Finance team with a global platform
• Exposure to high-value, complex and cross-border transactions
• Work with leading lenders, funds and top-tier corporates
• Strong collaboration across UK and international offices
• Early responsibility and client exposure
• Clear progression pathways and career development support
• Collaborative, modern and supportive team culture
• Market leading salary, bonus and comprehensive benefits

If you'd like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Tilly Scott on 0131 460 7747 or tilly@jmc-legal.com for a confidential discussion.