Banking Solicitor | Birmingham, West Midlands | Leading Firm | Hybrid
The Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Banking Solicitor to join the Birmingham office of a highly regarded national law firm with a strong reputation in the finance sector.
This position offers exposure to a broad range of high-quality banking and finance matters, acting for an impressive client base that includes major banks, alternative lenders, investment funds, and corporate borrowers. You will work on sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions, gaining experience across a variety of financing structures and sectors.
The team is widely recognised for its technical excellence and commercial approach, offering a supportive environment where lawyers are encouraged to take responsibility, build client relationships, and develop their careers.
The Work
- Advising lenders and borrowers on a broad range of banking and finance transactions.
- Acting on acquisition finance, development finance, secured lending, bilateral and syndicated lending matters.
- Drafting and negotiating facility agreements, security documentation, intercreditor arrangements, and ancillary finance documents.
- Supporting clients on complex domestic and international financing transactions.
- Managing matters from instruction through to completion with appropriate partner support.
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships while delivering commercially focused legal advice.
- Working closely with colleagues across corporate, real estate, restructuring, and other specialist teams.
- Contributing to business development initiatives and the continued growth of the banking practice.
Candidate Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor with between 5 and 8 years' PQE in Banking and Finance.
- Strong technical knowledge of finance transactions and lending structures.
- Experience drafting and negotiating finance documentation.
- Excellent communication, drafting, and analytical skills.
- Commercially minded with a practical and solutions-focused approach.
- Able to manage a varied workload while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
- Ambitious and motivated to further develop a career within a leading banking team.
Benefits
- Exposure to high-quality national and international banking transactions.
- Opportunity to work alongside recognised finance specialists on complex and rewarding matters.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Structured training, mentoring, and career development opportunities.
- A collaborative and supportive culture that encourages progression and professional growth.
- Modern Birmingham offices and access to a strong national client base.
Next Steps
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Nicholas Fear on 0161 672 3112 or email nicholas.fear@saccomann.com.