Solicitor - Banking & Finance - Bristol - NQ PQE

Solicitor - Banking & Finance - Bristol - NQ PQE
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £60,000 to £70,000 (depending on experience)

A market leading Banking & Finance team is seeking a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join its top tier Bristol practice. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on high profile, nationally significant transactions across a diverse range of sectors, with full support, training and exposure to major clients from day one.

The Role
You'll be responsible for supporting and running a variety of banking and finance matters, including:

• Acquisition finance
• Project finance
• Real estate finance
• Structured finance and securitisation
• Asset based lending
• Working on transactions ranging from £1 million to £1 billion
• Acting for borrowers, sponsors and lenders across energy, infrastructure, transport and real estate
• Collaborating with international clients and law firms on cross border deals
• Working with major clients including HSBC, MetLife, Lloyds Banking Group, Tristan Capital, Kreos Capital and others

You will join a highly ranked, nationally recognised team with access to cutting edge work and exceptional training.

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a Newly Qualified Solicitor who:

• Qualifies in England & Wales by September 2026
• Has completed a Banking & Finance seat OR can demonstrate strong interest and transferable skills
• Has excellent communication and analytical abilities
• Is commercially minded, proactive and eager to learn
• Enjoys working collaboratively on complex, high value transactions
• Wants to build a long term career within a top tier banking practice
• A Banking & Finance seat is not essential.

Benefits
The firm offers:

• A collaborative, supportive culture
• City quality work with national impact
• A transparent and structured career pathway
• Guidance from market leading experts
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
• A firm consistently recognised as a top place to work
• Investors in People - Platinum Accreditation

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential discussion about your next career move, please contact:

Olivia Reed
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*