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Head of Banking and Finance Solicitor Birmingham Partner / Legal Director Level
Salary: Highly Competitive + Outstanding Benefits Package
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Banking and Finance Solicitor to lead and develop the Birmingham banking practice of a highly regarded national law firm. This strategic appointment offers the chance to head a successful team, work alongside nationally recognised specialists and play a key role in the continued growth of one of the firm's core commercial practice areas.
The Role
As Head of Banking and Finance, you will take responsibility for leading a busy and well-established practice advising an impressive client base of banks, alternative lenders, financial institutions, corporate borrowers, developers, and investors. You will advise on a broad range of secured and unsecured lending transactions, acquisition finance, real estate finance, development finance, refinancing, asset-based lending, and corporate banking matters.
Working closely with colleagues across the firm's corporate, real estate, restructuring, and insolvency teams, you will deliver commercially focused advice on complex, high-value transactions while driving the continued growth of the Birmingham practice. You will also play a pivotal role in developing client relationships, winning new work, mentoring junior lawyers, and contributing to the firm's wider national banking strategy.
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The Candidate
Applications are invited from ambitious Banking and Finance Solicitors with extensive experience gained within a leading regional, national, or international law firm. You will possess excellent technical ability, strong commercial awareness, and an established network within the Midlands market. Previous experience leading teams, developing client relationships, and generating new business will be highly advantageous.
This opportunity will suit an existing Partner or an ambitious Legal Director seeking a genuine route into a leadership role with the support and infrastructure of a successful national practice.
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The Firm
This award-winning national law firm continues to invest heavily in its Birmingham office and has established an enviable reputation for delivering first-class legal advice to businesses, financial institutions, and public sector organisations throughout the UK. With an outstanding culture, genuine career progression opportunities, and a collaborative approach to client service, the firm offers high-quality work without compromising on work-life balance.
How
Contact Penny Trotman at eNL Legal on 454 or email quoting reference HEADBANK/BIRM for a confidential discussion.
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