Job Description

Asset Finance Associate

Location: Manchester

Salary: £75,000 to £95,000 + bonus and benefits

Experience: 3+ years’ PQE

Our client is looking to hire an Asset Finance Associate into its high-performing Asset Finance team in Manchester.

With new and exciting client mandates, this is a great opportunity to support high-value, complex asset finance and leasing transactions for a diverse client base, including financial institutions and lessees or borrowers. You’ll be part of a national team of specialists, working collaboratively across offices and sectors, with strong support for development and progression.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Advising on a broad range of domestic and international asset finance matters

• Supporting on finance leasing, operating leasing and wider leasing transactions

• Advising on receivables finance, debt finance and vendor finance

• Working on buying and selling lease books and structuring issues

• Supporting complex transactions and coordinating with colleagues across relevant practice areas

• Working across a wide range of asset types, which may include rolling stock, aviation, marine vessels, commercial vehicles, energy and industrial plant, telecommunications and medical equipment, and IT hardware

• Building strong client relationships and contributing to excellent client service on high-profile deals

• Getting involved in business development, including networking and supporting client training initiatives

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

• 3+ years’ PQE with experience in asset finance

• Confidence advising both lender and borrower-side clients

• Strong commercial judgement and the ability to provide pragmatic, tailored advice

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach

• Ability to support complex transactions and manage multiple workstreams effectively

Desirable

• Experience across a broad mix of asset classes and finance products

• Interest in transport and energy sector work

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £75,000 to £95,000 + bonus and benefits

• High-quality work on complex, high-value transactions with a strong pipeline

• A supportive, collaborative culture with high standards and strong client exposure

• Structured development and progression support, including mentoring, coaching and regular check-ins

• Access to formal training programmes (technical and skills-based)

• A genuinely inclusive environment with active networks and a focus on belonging

Working Arrangements

Manchester. Full-time, permanent role.

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.