Asset Finance Associate

Asset Finance Associate

Location: Manchester

Salary: 75000 to 95000 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. Youll be part of a national team of specialists working collaboratively across offices and sectors with strong support for development and progression.

What Youll 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 Were 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

Whats On Offer

• Salary of 75000 to 95000 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

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