Associate (2–5 PQE) – Banking & Finance – Cheltenham
Location: Cheltenham
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (hybrid working available)
Salary: £60,000 to £80,000, depending on experience

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Banking & Finance Associate (2–5 PQE) to join a growing and highly regarded team in Cheltenham. This role offers exposure to a broad range of financing transactions and the chance to work with an impressive client base of lenders, corporates and sponsors across multiple sectors.

The Team
The team advises on a wide variety of financing matters, including:

• Leveraged finance
• Real estate finance
• Project finance
• Asset based lending

Working closely with clients, the team focuses on understanding commercial drivers and delivering tailored, innovative funding solutions — whether supporting a new project, a strategic acquisition or a complex refinancing.

The Role
You will play a key role in delivering high quality advice across the full spectrum of banking and finance matters. Responsibilities include:

• Advising on a broad range of banking and finance issues
• Supporting leveraged finance and real estate finance transactions
• Developing and maintaining technical knowledge across the sector
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider team
• Building strong client relationships and identifying opportunities for cross referrals
• Actively contributing to business development initiatives

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a motivated and commercially minded lawyer with:

• 2–5 years’ PQE in banking and finance
• A solid grounding in leveraged finance and real estate finance
• Strong drafting skills and excellent technical ability
• Confidence managing client relationships
• A collaborative approach and strong team ethos
• Commercial awareness and the ability to deliver pragmatic advice
• A proactive, organised and detail focused mindset

Benefits
You will enjoy a supportive, people focused culture with a strong emphasis on development and wellbeing. Benefits include:

• Private medical insurance
• Scottish Widows pension scheme
• 28 days’ annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Bonus scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• International secondment opportunities (0–5 PQE)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life assurance
• Gym membership contribution
• Flu vaccinations
• Perks and wellbeing portal

Career Development
You’ll be joining a firm that values ambition, collaboration and personal growth. Expect:

• Early responsibility and high quality work
• A culture that encourages ideas and entrepreneurial thinking
• Clear progression pathways aligned with the firm’s ongoing growth
• A friendly, energetic and supportive team environment

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