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Banking and Finance Solicitor – Essex

Banking and Finance Solicitor in Essex. Salary on offer: From £60,000. Apply in confidence through Austen Lloyd’s specialist legal recruitment team.

From £60,000

Compensation

Essex

Location

Permanent

Term

Listed

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The Role

  • Advise lenders, borrowers, and investors on various financing transactions.

  • Work closely with experienced partners and colleagues.

  • Handle bilateral and syndicated lending, acquisition finance, and more.

  • Engage in real estate finance, development funding, and investment finance.

  • Manage asset-based lending, receivables finance, and private credit.

  • Involve in refinancing, restructuring, and security documentation.

  • Participate in general banking and finance advisory work.

About You

  • Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with 2–5 years' PQE in banking and finance.

  • Strong technical knowledge of lending transactions and security documentation.

  • Experience advising both lenders and borrowers.

  • Confident in drafting, negotiating, and managing transactions.

  • Commercially aware and proactive in developing client relationships.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and discretionary performance-related bonus.

  • Generous annual leave entitlement and enhanced family policies.

  • Mental health and wellbeing support.

  • Ongoing training and professional development.

  • A supportive, partner-led environment.

Why This Role

This role offers a chance to build your career within a growing regional team, handling diverse transactions for an established client base.

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Role Summary

Location

Essex

Salary

From £60,000

Type

Permanent

Market Spotlight — Essex

The current legal recruitment landscape is highly active. Firms are prioritizing strategic hires and offering robust packages to secure top-tier talent in specialized fields.

Demand

High for experienced specialists

Discretion

100% Confidential

Why Austen Lloyd?

  • Completely confidential process
  • Direct relationships with firm partners
  • Specialist legal expertise since 2009
  • No obligation consultation

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