Banking Associate

Banking Associate 3-4 PQE| Top 10 Firm| Manchester

Join a prestigious Top 10 International Firm and support them in growing their leading Banking & Finance team as an Associate in their fast-growing Manchester office.

This team gets involved in the most high-profile clientele in the country and notably, you will benefit from an incredibly supportive and friendly environment.

The Firm

For those looking to work at the world's best legal firms, this is one such business. Having been recognised across countless practice areas with Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings, this firm is responsible for developing some of the most respected legal talents around the world.

In a modern firm that places emphasis on innovation, staff can expect to engage with a range of premier international clients on some of the largest and most high-quality work available. The resulting mixture of this incredible legal talent and exemplary clientele has resulted in this firm winning numerous high-profile awards.

In contrast to many firms of its size and reach, there is an excellent work-life balance and a reputation for a friendly and supportive working environment persists.

Employees receive excellent remuneration and benefits and first-rate ongoing professional development to ensure they can take ownership and progress in their careers.

If you are seeking to develop your expertise and reputation as a leading lawyer within the Commercial Litigation sector and take a tangible step forward in your career, this is an unparalleled opportunity to do so.

The Role

The team specializes in diverse financial sectors, including corporate lending, TMT finance, leveraged finance, and real estate finance. Their clientele encompasses a mix of well-established UK and international banks, alternative lenders, private equity sponsors, corporations, and technology startups.

The role will allow you to operate with clients between Manchester and London as well as exciting international exposure. This structure fosters collaboration and enables team members to engage with various markets and clients, offering a comprehensive professional experience.

In Manchester, the team is particularly involved in growth finance and venture debt practices, catering to venture debt providers and early-stage companies, particularly in the technology sector. This involvement suggests a focus on innovative transactions and underscores the team's dynamic role in supporting emerging businesses.

In summary, the role offers an intriguing opportunity for the successful candidate to participate in a range of high-quality work across different locations and internationally, with a special emphasis on venture debt, growth finance, and transactions within the technology sector.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has 3-4 years of experience working in Banking and Finance
• Are able to support and develop junior members of the team
• Can show initiative to develop yours, along with the team's market profile and client relationships.
• First-rate interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively
• Can manage a varied caseload with a range of clients

What's on offer

• An opportunity to join one of the leading firms operating internationally
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Culturally ingrained flexible working
• Strong salary commensurate to experience
• Excellent benefits package

Apply now for immediate consideration.

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