--- title: "Associate - Banking & Finance" company: "Foot Anstey LLP" company_url: "https://www.remjobs.works/companies/foot-anstey-llp" url: "https://www.remjobs.works/job/foot-anstey-llp-associate-banking-finance-0e1ea251-76d7-465d-bab6-3acaeb8c3979" apply_url: "https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/footanstey/jobs/8705126002" workplace: onsite location: "Bristol or Exeter" employment_type: unspecified seniority: entry role: finance-legal region: united-kingdom date_posted: 2026-09-04T10:35:27.000Z first_seen_by_remjobs: 2026-09-23T15:12:49.488Z --- # Associate - Banking & Finance **Foot Anstey LLP** · Bristol or Exeter Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/footanstey/jobs/8705126002 ## About the role **Job Title: **Banking & Finance Associate/Senior Associate **Ready to take your career to the next level?** We’re one of the UK’s most forward-thinking law firms, built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Join us, and let’s shape the future together. ** We are in a period of exclusive direct sourcing for this role and are not currently accepting applications from recruitment agencies.* **________________________________________** **The role in 60 seconds** - Role: Associate or Senior Associate - Team: Banking & Finance - Location: Bristol or Exeter - Working Pattern: Full-time/Part-time/Flexible - Why this role matters: This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career and develop your profile, working as part of an innovative, collaborative and nationally recognised team. We are looking for someone who enjoys being part of a growing practice. Whilst transaction delivery is at the heart of the role, we value people who are prepared to get involved more broadly, whether that's building client relationships, supporting colleagues, contributing to team initiatives or helping create opportunities for the future. **________________________________________** **What you’ll do** In this role you will: - Advise on both borrower and lender side transactions, taking responsibility for matters from inception to completion, including structuring, scoping and client engagement. - Work across a broad range of finance matters including acquisition finance, real estate finance, clearing bank panel transactions, management buyouts, private equity transactions and restructurings. - Build trusted relationships with clients, understanding their commercial objectives and delivering practical, solutions-focused advice. - Take an active role in business development, networking and strengthening client relationships, supported by an experienced and well-connected team. - Contribute to the growth of the practice, helping to identify opportunities, share market intelligence and create value for clients and colleagues. - Develop both your technical expertise and your profile in the market, with genuine opportunities for progression and increased responsibility. **________________________________________** **What we’re looking for** We’re seeking someone who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and - 4+ years' PQE in Banking & Finance, with experience managing transactions and direct client relationships. - Ambitious and keen to accelerate your development through greater responsibility, client exposure and autonomy. - Commercially aware and interested in how legal relationships translate into long-term client opportunities. - Proactive, adaptable and willing to get involved wherever needed, whether that is delivering transactions, supporting colleagues, developing client relationships or contributing to wider team initiatives. - Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing competing priorities and deadlines. - Solution-focused, pragmatic and committed to delivering an outstanding client experience. - Enthusiastic about networking, business development and helping grow both your own practice and the wider firm. **________________________________________** **Join a seriously ambitious firm** At Foot Anstey, we’re committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, and society. Here’s what makes us stand out: - An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark. - A client base that spans household names, thriving start-ups, and ambitious enterprises. - A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative. - A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities. - Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals. **________________________________________** **Progressive benefits tailored to you** We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing, including: - Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus. - Enhanced parental leave policies. - Employee sabbaticals. - Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., mental health support, gym memberships). - An open, flexible working environment. - For a full list of our competitive benefits package, please click [here](https://www.footanstey.com/careers/life-at-foot-anstey/our-benefits/) **________________________________________** **Ready to apply? ** - Hit the "Apply Now" button. - Send us your CV and a quick note on why this role is perfect for you. - Our team will review your application and be in touch, whatever the outcome. - Invited for interview? - With a straightforward process typically involving two interviews, our talent acquisition team will guide you through every step, ensuring you feel confident and prepared to show us what you can do. - We’re here to support your individual needs. If you require any adaptations or adjustments, we’re more than happy to accommodate these. Before your interview, we’ll contact you to discuss the themes we’ll cover and answer any questions you might have. - If you’d like to visit our offices prior to your interview or would like help testing your kit for your virtual interview, just let us know. Let’s make your next career move the start of something extraordinary. --- Source: Foot Anstey LLP's own career page, read by RemJobs. Canonical HTML version: https://www.remjobs.works/job/foot-anstey-llp-associate-banking-finance-0e1ea251-76d7-465d-bab6-3acaeb8c3979