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.

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

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.

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

If you are looking to join a highly respected finance team offering quality work, strong progression prospects and an excellent working environment, we would be delighted to speak with you.