Top 100 Law Firm · Banking & Finance

Banking & Finance Solicitor (1-2 PQE)

Junior banking solicitor joining a growing London Banking Team, supporting senior lawyers on general banking and finance transactions.

London Hybrid 1-2 PQE

Key Highlights

  • Growing London Banking practice
  • Exposure to key sectors including Real Estate / Development Finance and Health & Social Care
  • Opportunity to work on cross-border transactions
  • Structured career development framework

About the Opportunity

A progressive Top 100 law firm with 650+ colleagues, 36 specialist areas and 3 legal divisions across the South West, Thames Valley and London is hiring a 1-2 PQE Solicitor for its growing London Banking Team. The role supports senior team members on banking and finance transactions, develops client relationships and manages trainees and paralegals.

Responsibilities

  • ·Deliver technically accurate banking and finance advice under appropriate supervision
  • ·Manage transactional work including conditions precedent and signing/completion logistics
  • ·Manage trainees and paralegals on appropriate tasks and manage client expectations
  • ·Support partners in building, maintaining and strengthening client relationships
  • ·Develop personal profile through internal and external marketing and networking
  • ·Contribute to pitches and business development projects
  • ·Accurate WIP recording, monitoring against estimated fees and invoicing
  • ·Set and track personal SMART KPIs aligned to team strategy
  • ·Support other fee earners with client onboarding, AML and compliance
  • ·Share knowledge with the wider Banking team

What We're Looking For

  • ·Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 1-2 PQE in general banking and finance in private practice
  • ·Strong academics at university and in the SQE
  • ·Professional integrity and commercial mindset
  • ·Effective communicator with strong project management and time management skills
  • ·Team player, flexible and adaptable
  • ·Experience in Real Estate / Development Finance or Health & Social Care desirable
  • ·Experience acting for overseas clients and on cross-border transactions desirable

Benefits

  • ·26.5-31.5 days' holiday per year with buy/sell options
  • ·Healthcare cash plan / private medical insurance
  • ·Life assurance and group income protection
  • ·Pension scheme
  • ·Discretionary profit and performance-related bonus
  • ·Hybrid working
  • ·Enhanced family leave
  • ·Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan and recruitment referral bonus
  • ·Employee Assistance Programme
  • ·Salary reviewed regularly