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Banking and Finance Lawyer Director/Partner
Salary:(DOE)
Location: Leeds (Hybrid Working Supported)
Experience: Senior Banking and Finance specialist (Director/Partner level)
A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Banking and Finance Director or Partner to join our clients award-winning team in Leeds. This role is perfect for a senior lawyer ready to lead and shape a market-leading banking practice working on high-value complex transactions and providing strategic direction to a rapidly growing team.
The Opportunity:
Lead and supervise high-value banking and finance transactions with facilities up to 100 million and annual deal flow exceeding 1 billion
Advise a diverse client base including banks debt funds lenders private equity and borrowers
Manage multi-jurisdictional and cross-border financing arrangements
Act for both lenders and borrowers on a range of corporate real estate and acquisition finance deals
Oversee asset-based lending alternative finance restructuring and refinancing solutions
Provide technical leadership mentoring and business development within the department
Collaborate with three talented and experienced partners supporting a high-performing award-winning team
What Were Looking For:
UK qualified solicitor with significant experience in banking and finance law at Director/Partner level
Track record of leading complex high-value transactions (including multi-jurisdictional work)
Expertise on both lender and borrower side
Strong technical leadership and business development skills
Excellent communication commercial acumen and client relationship management
Motivated resilient and collaborative approach
Whats On Offer:
Highly competitive salary(DOE) and comprehensive benefits package
Performance-related bonuses and annual salary reviews
Structured career progression and strategic input
Flexible hybrid working (2-3 days/week from home)
Modern city centre offices
Private healthcare dental pension scheme and life assurance
Generous annual leave and additional long service days
Professional development budget training and mentorship
Networking and industry event opportunities
Supportive inclusive and award-winning team culture
About Our Client:
Our client is a prestigious full-service law firm with over 300 employees recognised for its award-winning Banking and Finance team. The team is a market leader facilitating over 1 billion in loans annually and handling some of the UKs most sophisticated multi-jurisdictional transactions. The firm is known for its outstanding culture partner-led approach and commitment to professional excellence.
Location & Working Arrangements:
Leeds city centre. Hybrid model with 2-3 days/week working from home. Occasional travel for client meetings and completions.
How to Apply:
Apply online or send your CV to or call 0 for more information.
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to ethical recruitment and the highest standards of confidentiality for all applicants.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Accounting Software
- Forecasting
- Ellucian
- Financial Report Writing
- GAAP
- Accounting
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting
- Financial Management
- Financial Planning
