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.