Banking & Finance Senior Associate (2–5 PQE) – Leading City Law Firm, London

A leading independent City law firm is seeking an experienced Associate to join its highly regarded Banking & Finance practice in London.

The team advises on the full breadth of domestic and cross-border finance matters, including leveraged and acquisition finance, real estate finance, fund finance, structured lending and restructuring mandates. With a reputation for sophisticated transactional work and close-knit, partner-led teams, the practice works with major financial institutions, private capital providers, corporates and sponsors.

This opportunity is ideal for a lawyer who wants exposure to complex, high-value deals while benefiting from genuine autonomy, strong partner interaction and a supportive working environment. The practice continues to grow, maintaining a balanced culture and offering compensation close to Magic Circle levels.

What’s on offer:

• Salary c. £150,000+ plus bonus
• Direct access to Partners and clear leadership opportunities
• A diverse range of high-value banking and finance matters
• Collaborative culture with realistic working hours
• Strong long-term career progression in a high-performing team

This is a rare opportunity to combine challenging, high-quality work with a genuinely supportive and balanced environment.

For further information or a confidential discussion, please feel reach out via email (ebony@vastorecruitment.co.uk) or via Linkedin.