Job Description

Banking & Finance Solicitor

Salary: £65,000 – £85,000 (DOE) + Bonus

Location: Birmingham

Experience: 4–7 years’ PQE 

Are you seeking exposure to a broad range of high-value banking transactions in a collaborative, nationally recognised team? Our client’s Banking & Finance group is known for its sharp commercial edge and is the go-to advisor for complex matters, acting for major UK financial institutions, challenger banks, specialist lenders, and a wide range of borrowers across the UK, Europe, and the US.

The Opportunity

• Advise on general banking, acquisition finance, real estate finance, project finance, and asset-based lending

• Draft and negotiate facility agreements, LMA agreements, credit agreements, and related documentation

• Act for major clearing banks, challenger banks, specialist lenders, and borrower clients

• Support private equity, management teams, and debt funders on a range of debt structures (including unitranche and mezzanine/second lien)

• Work on real estate acquisitions, investments, developments, and portfolio management

• Engage in business development activities as part of a rapidly growing national team

• Benefit from a supportive team culture dedicated to your personal and professional development

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales or equivalent) with 4–7 years’ PQE in banking & finance

• Strong technical and negotiation skills

• Experience drafting facility agreements and related banking documentation

• Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence engaging with clients and colleagues at all levels

• Team player with a proactive, “can do” attitude and the ability to work under pressure

• Exceptional attention to detail, discretion, and professionalism

What’s On Offer

• Highly competitive salary £65,000 – £85,000 (DOE) plus bonus

• Flexible and hybrid working encouraged

• Clear progression framework and individual career development plans

• Wide range of learning and development opportunities via the firm’s Learn platform

• Comprehensive benefits: generous annual leave (with option to purchase extra days), cycle to work, critical illness cover, employee assistance programme, group personal pension, healthcare, season ticket loan, and more (grade dependent)

• Perks At Work/Home: retail benefits, Community Online Academy, and access to free courses (fitness, coding, languages, etc.)

• Vibrant social scene and regular recognition through annual team awards

• Inclusive, diverse, and wellbeing-focused firm culture

About Our Client

Our client is a leading national legal and professional services group, supporting over 5,700 clients from FTSE 100 companies to private individuals. The team is forward-thinking, solution-driven, and values ambition, collaboration, and personal growth. Diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing are central to the firm’s culture, recognised by The Law Society and Stonewall.

Location & Working Arrangements

Birmingham city centre. Modern offices with excellent transport links and amenities. Hybrid/flexible working available and encouraged.

How to Apply

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

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to ethical recruitment and the highest standards of confidentiality for all applicants.