Banking Senior Associate/Legal Director

Senior Associate/ Legal Director - Banking & Finance | Manchester We are working on an exciting opportunity for a Senior Associate or Legal Director to join a highly regarded and market-leading Finance team in Manchester. About the Role: The team sits within a well-established national practice advising a broad range of clients across the banking and finance sector, including clearing banks, private credit funds, alternative lenders, private equity sponsors and corporate borrowers. The successful candidate will join a fast-growing and highly ranked Manchester team, gaining exposure to a broad mix of complex and high-value transactions across corporate lending, leveraged finance and real estate finance work. The practice is known for its strong technical capability, collaborative culture and high-quality client base. What You'll Do: · Advise on a broad range of banking and finance matters, including corporate lending, leveraged finance and real estate finance transactions · Work on regional, national and international deals across a diverse client base · Draft and negotiate key finance documentation, including facility agreements and related security and ancillary documents · Lead and support complex transactions from inception through to completion · Manage transactions and coordinate with clients, counterparties and advisers · Supervise and support junior lawyers within the team · Build and maintain strong client relationships and support business development initiatives across the team and wider practice This role offers an excellent opportunity to step into a senior position within a growing team, with strong progression prospects and exposure to high-quality, market-leading work. The Ideal Candidate: · Strong experience in banking and finance gained within a reputable law firm · Experience across a range of finance transactions, ideally including corporate lending, leveraged finance or real estate finance · Excellent technical ability and strong commercial awareness · Strong communication and client relationship skills · Collaborative, proactive and team-oriented approach · Ambitious with a clear desire to progress within a high-performing practice Why This Role? · High-Quality Work: Exposure to complex, high-value transactions across a broad client base · Career Progression: Clear development opportunities within a growing and well-structured team · Strong Platform: Join a highly regarded national finance practice with an excellent market reputation · Collaborative Culture: Work alongside experienced lawyers in a supportive environment · Top-Tier Exposure: Work closely with leading financial institutions, funds and corporate clients If you are looking to join a highly respected finance team offering quality work, strong progression prospects and an excellent working environment, we would be delighted to speak with you.