We are seeking a skilled Asset Finance Associate to join a leading international law firm in Manchester. This role focuses on providing legal expertise in asset finance matters, offering an exciting opportunity to work on complex and high-value transactions.
Client Details
Our client is an award winning law firm with offices in Manchester. As a result of new client wins, they are looking for an Asset Finance Associate to join their award winning team. You will form part of our national team of experts working with clients across the UK and Internationally; you will have an opportunity to work alongside a range of partners and team members spread across our client’s offices and across numerous sectors including transport and energy.
Description
As an Asset Finance Associate your duties will include:
* You can expect to play a significant role in working for clients that are key to the wider finance and projects group and to the firm.
* The role will involve advising on finance leasing, receivables and debt finance, vendor finance, buying and selling lease books and structuring issues. You will be exposed to a wide range of asset types, including rolling stock, aviation, marine vessels, commercial vehicles, energy and industrial plant, telecommunications and medical equipment, and IT hardware.
* The role will also provide opportunities to collaborate with firm’s wider teams and to work with clients across the transport and energy sectors (among others). You will be expected to contribute to the team’s reputation for excellence and to support the continued growth and success of the practice.
* The team is very collaborative, and the role is to work cross office with the team members drawn throughout the firm for well-known clients on high profile deals.
* Strongly encouraged to take responsibility for business development both engaging directly with client contacts at networking events and by providing training.
* Continuous self-development is valued, and you will be encouraged to engage with formal training programmes (whether technical or skills based) and to draw on mentoring, coaching and leadership development programmes available to you.
* Our client’s market leading Associate and Managing Associate development programmes will help you map out key objectives and timescales for your career progression and provide you with a mentor and frequent check-ins.
Profile
A successful Asset Finance Associate should have 3 years experience in asset finance work. Please note the level of experience identified in this advert is a guide only and does not preclude candidates with more or less experience from applying.




Job Offer
*Competitive salary ranging from £67,500 to £82,500, dependent on experience.
*Hybrid working arrangements for greater work-life balance.
*Access to a bonus scheme as part of a competitive package.
*Opportunities to work on high-profile asset finance matters.
*A collaborative and professional environment in the Leeds office.
If you are an experienced legal professional looking for a permanent role in the professional services sector, this is your chance to make a significant impact. Apply today to join a leading team in asset finance!