Legal Consultant – Banking & Finance (4–8 PQE)

We are seeking experienced banking & finance lawyers (4–8 years’ PQE) to join our global platform for self-directed consultant lawyers. This is an opportunity to take on high-quality assignments, typically six months or longer, working either within our practice groups or directly with clients.

Current opportunities span leveraged finance, private credit, fund finance, project finance, and acquisition finance, with roles supporting private debt managers, asset management companies, multinational banks, and investment banks on pan-European and cross-border transactions.

Successful applicants will have:

• At least two years’ post-qualification experience at a top-tier law firm in their banking law specialism;
• Ideally recent in-house legal experience at a leading financial services institution (directly or as a secondee);
• A consultant mindset, with a highly professional, flexible, and adaptable approach;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels;
• Proven project management skills and exemplary commercial acumen;
• A practising certificate (or equivalent) entitling them to practise as a lawyer in the UK.

Please note: due to the nature of the consultant relationship, we are unable to sponsor visas. Applicants must have the right to reside and work in the UK.

• 4–8 years’ top-tier post-qualification experience in banking & finance, particularly leveraged finance, private credit, fund finance, or project finance;
• Minimum of two years’ PQE at a law firm ranked as top tier for the relevant banking law area;
• Recent in-house legal experience at a leading financial services institution (directly or as a secondee) is ideal;
• Consultant mindset with a highly professional, flexible, and adaptable outlook;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deal with stakeholders at all levels;
• Resilient, autonomous, and highly credible, with exemplary commercial/business acumen and client service ethic;
• Proven project management skills;
• Practising certificate (or equivalent) entitling you to practise as a lawyer in the UK;
• Right to reside and work in the UK (visa sponsorship not available).