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Banking and Finance Associate

Birmingham
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Banking and Finance Associate

Banking & Finance Solicitor / Associate | 3+ PQE | Birmingham | Hybrid

A leading Legal 500 Tier 1 law firm is looking to appoint a Banking & Finance Solicitor/Associate to join its highly regarded Funding team in Birmingham.

This is an opportunity to advise both lenders and borrowers on high-value, complex funding transactions across the social housing, charities, health & social care and wider social impact sectors. The team handles over £1bn of funding transactions annually, offering exposure to market-leading work and sophisticated financing structures.

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Your economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.

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You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.

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The Role Will Include:

  • Acquisition and development finance
  • Refinancing and structured finance transactions
  • Private placements and listed bond issues
  • ISDA agreements and security documentation
  • Managing transactions from instruction through to completion
  • Building strong client relationships with lenders and borrowers

About You:

  • 3+ years' PQE in Banking & Finance
  • Strong lender-side real estate finance experience
  • Exposure to capital markets or social housing finance would be advantageous
  • Confident managing complex transactions and stakeholder relationships

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What's On Offer:

  • Join a nationally recognised, Tier 1 Banking & Finance team
  • High-quality, purpose-driven work with genuine social impact
  • Hybrid working (2 days in the Birmingham office)
  • Clear progression opportunities and excellent training
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

If you'd like to discuss this opportunity confidentially, please get in touch.

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Skills

Banking
Finance
Real Estate Finance
Capital Markets
Social Housing Finance
Transaction Management
Client Relationship Management

Location

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

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