Anthony Collins
Solicitor/Associate - Banking and Finance

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Solicitor/Associate - Banking and Finance
Department: Governance, Funding and Corporate Location: Birmingham
Description
Are you an experienced banking lawyer ready to work on impactful social housing/real estate finance work?
About the role and team –
You will act for lender clients on complex real estate development finance transactions within our Governance, Funding and Corporate team. The role offers high-quality, transactional work and flexibility working on a hybrid model with 2 days in our Birmingham office.
Key Responsibilities
Advise lender clients on development finance transactions from structuring through to completion Lead and manage matters, coordinating parties and driving transactions efficiently Build and maintain strong client relationships within the banking and housing sectors Draft and negotiate key finance documents with attention to detail
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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
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Why you're a good match
StrongYour 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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Why you're a good match
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.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Qualified solicitor/Associate with 5+ years’ PQE in banking/finance Strong lender-side experience in real estate finance Exposure to social housing finance transactions desirable Proven ability to manage complex matters and stakeholder relationships
Benefits
Birmingham, located roles, we have a newly refurbished office in the City centre with an on-site café and free use of Gym facilities For Manchester vacancies, we have a City Central site, with newly refurbished facilities Hybrid working 25 days holiday, 2 gift days at Christmas. The opportunity to give back and have 3 days available for social purpose volunteering. All IT equipment and support for effective home working An excellent development training programme and opportunities to grow sector expertise


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Anthony Collins Solicitors is a specialist law firm with a clear purpose – to improve lives, communities and society. For over 50 years, we have combined market-leading legal expertise with strong values and long-term relationships.
We are proud to attract people who are motivated by our purpose and values, and who want to make a positive contribution to the communities and society we serve.
Anthony Collins Solicitors is a committed Equal Opportunities employer and advocate of social mobility.
We believe talent exists everywhere and are committed to providing fair access, opportunity and progression for all, regardless of background.
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