Job Description

Banking/Corporate/Real Estate Support Solicitor

Location: Manchester City Centre (hybrid working)

Salary: £60,000 to £78,000 (depending on experience)

Experience: 2 to 4 years PQE (Banking)

This is a brilliant opportunity for a Banking Solicitor (2 to 4 PQE) to join a highly regarded, UK200-listed commercial law firm in Manchester city centre.

The role sits within a busy Banking and Real Estate Finance function, supporting colleagues across banking, corporate and real estate teams. You will work on a varied mix of lender and borrower matters, with exposure to bespoke facility documentation and the chance to develop strong technical skills in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating banking documentation and bespoke facility agreements

• Working with Loan Market Association (LMA) style documentation, including facility agreements and related security documentation

• Supporting senior lawyers on transactions, including managing conditions precedent, coordinating signing and completion, and maintaining clear transaction checklists

• Liaising with clients, counterparties and external advisers to progress matters efficiently

• Working closely with colleagues across banking, corporate and real estate to deliver joined-up advice

• Managing your workload effectively, prioritising competing deadlines and keeping stakeholders updated

• Maintaining high standards of accuracy, file management and time recording

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Qualified Solicitor with 2 to 4 years’ PQE and a background in banking / real estate finance

• Experience drafting and reviewing banking documentation and bespoke facilities documents

• Familiarity with LMA style documentation

• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail

• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach

Desirable

• Exposure to security documentation (for example debentures, guarantees, legal charges and ancillary documents)

• Experience supporting transactions involving real estate, corporate structures or development funding

• Comfortable working directly with clients and building long-term relationships

What’s On Offer

• Hybrid working policy with flexible arrangements

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

• Option to buy up to 5 additional days’ annual leave (salary sacrifice)

• Employer pension contribution of 4%

• Death in service cover (3x annual salary)

• Birthday holiday (paid day off, taken within two weeks of your birthday)

• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for you and household dependents aged 16+)

• Employee healthcare cash plan (salary sacrifice option)

• Cycle2Work scheme

• In-depth induction plan and structured training workshops

About Our Client

Our client is a leading commercial law firm based in Manchester city centre, advising businesses and individuals across the North West and nationally. The firm is known for being commercial, connected and collaborative, with a strong focus on clear communication and long-term client relationships.

Location & Working Arrangements

• Manchester City Centre

• Full-time, permanent role

• Hybrid working supported

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence.