Average Banking Associate salary in the UK

Banking Senior Associate Location: Manchester City CentreType: Permanent, Full-TimeSalary: £75-90k DOE and PQE levelWorking pattern: Flexible hybrid working About the Role Opportunity to join a Financial Markets and Products group within a top ranked international law firm, where you'll provide expert legal advice on a wide range of banking and finance transactions, including acquisition finance, asset finance, private banking, real estate finance, and asset-based lending. Advising global investment banks, asset managers, private equity sponsors, and high-net-worth individuals. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage lending transactions, representing both lenders and borrowers.Mentor junior lawyers and support their professional development.Maintain strong client relationships through frequent direct contact.Contribute to business development through client pitches and networking.Collaborate with our corporate and real estate teams.Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes. Experience & Skills Between 6-10 years PQE with significant experience in transactional banking, with a strong commitment to the field.Excellent legal drafting skills and attention to detail.Strong problem-solving abilities and strategic thinking.Confident, professional presentation, with excellent communication skills.Strong academic record. On Offer Our client offers a supportive environment with benefits including private health insurance, life assurance, income protection, gym discounts, and more. Office is in Manchester City Centre, featuring a modern workspace, skyline views, and excellent commuter links. The firm supports hybrid working. Clear targets and defined promotion pathways provides opportunities for personal and professional growth. How to Apply Apply online for immediate consideration.

Our client is a leading global Law Firm with over 2,500 lawyers and more than 45 locations worldwide. The firms London office is a full-service, multidisciplinary practice with more than 140 high calibre lawyers advising on a broad range of legal issues and across many sectors, including Financial. We are now looking for a Banking & Finance Associate to join their busy, growing and highly regarded Finance & Restructuring Group. Banking & Finance Associate London - office based 4 days per week with 1 day working from home. £224-312K plus excellent benefits package To be successful in this role: You will be a confident Banking & Finance Associate with 4+ years PQE or equivalent. We are looking for candidates who have meaningful experience in respect of multiple aspects of secured lending work, including drafting and leading on the negotiation of cross-border lending and security arrangements, senior facility agreements, senior / junior facility agreements and intercreditor agreements, security granted by / over assets located in a range of jurisdictions as well as general banking & finance advisory work. You should have worked across the transaction life cycle, advising on preliminary agreements (non-disclosure agreements and term sheets), drafting and negotiating key deal documents, subsequent amendments and modifications, refinancings and repayments / prepayments. Other requirements for this role include: Admitted to practice as a solicitor or barrister in England, Australia or New Zealand (certain other Commonwealth jurisdictions may be considered)Undergraduate degree achieving a minimum of a 2:1 or equivalentExperience of working within a leading banking & finance team on lender-side roles is essentialEquivalent experience on borrower / sponsor side roles would be beneficialExcellent team player with strong interpersonal skillsAbility to understand complex legal principles and apply them accordinglyExcellent drafting skills and communication skills (both written and oral)Keen attention to detailAbility to work autonomouslyA commercial and pragmatic outlookAbility to work well under pressure, to manage simultaneous workstreams to tight deadlines, with excellent prioritisation and time management skillsFlexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced work environmentEffective interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people at all levelsAbility to interact confidently with clients and actively seek new business development opportunitiesAbility to demonstrate a flexible and hands-on attitude, responding effectively to rapidly changing circumstancesExcellent IT skills (Outlook and Word in particular) Job role and responsibilities: As a Banking & Finance Associate you will be responsible for managing all client work allocated, liaising with clients, managing expectations and providing consistently excellent client service. As well as UK colleagues, you will be involved in interacting with global colleagues whose clients require UK support in London. Other requirements for this role include: Drafting and negotiating key deal documentsProviding guidance and expert advice to other colleagues as requiredSelf-motivated business development and business development with the wider teamExercising high standards of client care in a professional and friendly mannerContributing to team training and know-howKeeping up to date with caselaw, policy and planned reforms

Associate Solicitor - BankingLocation: Manchester City CentreSalary: £55-70k DOE and PQE levelWorking pattern: Flexible hybrid working Key Responsibilities Working on cases ranging from early stage investment to large scale refinancing deals.Client base includes private equity firms, venture capital funds, retail banks, IFAs, family offices, and HNW/UHNW individuals.Cover a variety of financial sectors, including banking and finance matters for institutional and private lenders.Ensuring clients get the best advice that is technically sound and gives a competitive advantage. Experience and skills required 5+ years PQE within in a transactional banking team.Technically strong and possess complex problem solving capabilities.Good communication and presentation skills.Ability to engage with clients both existing and new. On offer Salary £55-70k DOE and PQE level. Generous benefits package. Career development opportunities. Hybrid flexible working. For immediate consideration apply online.