Senior Associate - Finance - Manchester

Senior Associate - Finance - Manchester

Our client, a leading national and international law firm, is looking for a Finance Senior Associate (5+ PQE) to join its highly ranked, fast-growing Manchester finance team. This is a chance to work on a sophisticated mix of financing matters, alongside leading practitioners, within a practice known for technical excellence and a strong collaborative culture.

You will join a national finance team advising on significant regional and national banking transactions spanning corporate lending, leveraged finance and real estate finance, working with a broad range of UK and international clients on complex, high-value deals.

The Opportunity You will work on some of the most complex and high-value finance transactions in the region, acting for top-tier clients including clearing banks, private credit funds, alternative lenders, private equity sponsors and corporate borrowers spanning high-growth SMEs through to listed businesses - building relationships with some of the most sophisticated operators in the market.

At this firm, careers are deliberately shaped around strong performance, real development and long-term progression, within a top-tier finance practice known for commercially focused, practical advice.

What You'll Do

• Work across a broad range of banking transactions, including corporate lending, leveraged finance and real estate finance
• Handle a mix of regional, national and international transactions
• Support partners on complex matters while supervising and developing junior lawyers
• Draft and lead negotiations on principal finance documents, combining strong technical knowledge with pragmatic commercial advice
• Take a leading role in transaction management, helping deals progress efficiently
• Build lasting client relationships and contribute to business development, supporting the team's continued growth
• Work closely within a high-performing Manchester team and the wider national practice

Why Join

• High-quality, intellectually engaging work with market-leading clients
• A supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture
• Clear, transparent routes for development and progression
• Flexible and agile working arrangements

To apply in confidence, please submit your CV.