Banking and Finance Solicitor

Banking & Finance Solicitor (NQ-2 PQE)
Location: Edinburgh or Glasgow
Team: Tier 2 - Banking & Finance
Salary: Highly competitive salary

The Role
This is an opportunity for a Banking & Finance Solicitor (NQ-2 PQE) to join a Tier 2-ranked department at a highly renowned international firm in either Edinburgh or Glasgow.

You'll work alongside some of the most highly regarded Banking Lawyers in the UK, advising on high-profile transactions for leading financial institutions, corporates and borrowers.

This is a rare chance to kickstart or progress your career in a dynamic, ambitious and growing finance practice while gaining exposure to both domestic and cross-border deals.

The firm offers clear progression pathways, supported by mentoring, leadership training, and a genuine commitment to helping you develop and advance your career.

The Work
You'll gain exposure to a broad mix of transactional Banking and Finance matters, including:

• General Corporate Banking
• Leveraged and Acquisition Finance
• Real Estate Finance
• Structured Finance
• Lender-side and borrower-side representation on high-value and often complex transactions
• Working with teams ranked highly in the L500 and Chambers on UK and international deals
• Supporting on large-scale transactions while handling your own matters with supervision

This is a role where no two days are the same, offering variety, responsibility and the chance to build technical expertise in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Your Experience

• NQ-2 PQE with experience in Banking and Finance
• Commercially astute and motivated to grow into a market-leading finance lawyer
• Strong communicator with excellent drafting and client relationship skills
• A team player who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performing environment
• Keen to engage with development, mentoring and leadership opportunities

Why This Role?

• Join a Tier 2-ranked Banking & Finance team with national and international reach
• Work with top-tier clients, including global banks, major corporates and financial institutions
• Gain exposure to high-value, complex transactions across a variety of finance disciplines
• Excellent training, mentoring and potential to explore work outside of the UK.
• A firm renowned for its inclusive, supportive culture and commitment to long-term career development
• Lucrative salary and excellent benefits package

If you'd like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Tilly Scott at tilly@jmc-legal.com / 0131 460 7747 for a confidential discussion.