Banking Senior Associate/Legal Director

Senior Associate/ Legal Director - Banking & Finance Manchester

We are working on an exciting opportunity for a Senior Associate or Legal Director to join a highly regarded and market-leading Finance team in Manchester.

About the Role:

The team sits within a well-established national practice advising a broad range of clients across the banking and finance sector, including clearing banks, private credit funds, alternative lenders, private equity sponsors and corporate borrowers.

The successful candidate will join a fast-growing and highly ranked Manchester team, gaining exposure to a broad mix of complex and high-value transactions across corporate lending, leveraged finance and real estate finance work. The practice is known for its strong technical capability, collaborative culture and high-quality client base.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to step into a senior position within a growing team, with strong progression prospects and exposure to high-quality, market-leading work.

What You'll Do:

• Advise on a broad range of banking and finance matters, including corporate lending, leveraged finance and real estate finance transactions
• Work on regional, national and international deals across a diverse client base
• Draft and negotiate key finance documentation, including facility agreements and related security and ancillary documents
• Lead and support complex transactions from inception through to completion
• Manage transactions and coordinate with clients, counterparties and advisers
• Supervise and support junior lawyers within the team
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and support business development initiatives across the team and wider practice

The Ideal Candidate:

• Strong experience in banking and finance gained within a reputable law firm
• Experience across a range of finance transactions, ideally including corporate lending, leveraged finance or real estate finance
• Excellent technical ability and strong commercial awareness
• Strong communication and client relationship skills
• Collaborative, proactive and team-oriented approach
• Ambitious with a clear desire to progress within a high-performing practice

Why This Role?

• High-Quality Work: Exposure to complex, high-value transactions across a broad client base
• Career Progression: Clear development opportunities within a growing and well-structured team
• Strong Platform: Join a highly regarded national finance practice with an excellent market reputation
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside experienced lawyers in a supportive environment
• Top-Tier Exposure: Work closely with leading financial institutions, funds and corporate clients