Banking / Corporate / Real Estate Support Solicitor

About the role

Our client, a top‑200 UK commercial law firm, is looking for a Banking / Corporate / Real Estate Support Solicitor to join its Knowledge and Legal Support team in Manchester. The role focuses on providing specialist drafting, technical advice and knowledge‑management support across banking, corporate and real‑estate matters.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and update a broad range of banking documentation, including Loan Market Association (LMA) documents and bespoke facility agreements.
• Develop, maintain and enhance precedent documents, templates and standard forms for the Banking, Corporate and Real Estate teams.
• Provide technical legal support and guidance to fee‑earners on complex drafting and legal issues.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting banking and finance transactions and produce updates for internal stakeholders.
• Assist in delivering internal training sessions, legal updates and know‑how materials.
• Conduct legal research and prepare technical notes on banking and finance matters.
• Support knowledge‑management initiatives to keep legal resources accurate and accessible.
• Collaborate with partners, solicitors and business support teams to promote consistency and best practice.

Required profile

• Qualified solicitor with 2–4 years post‑qualification experience in a recognised commercial law firm.
• Strong background in banking and finance work.
• Ability to interpret complex legal issues and communicate practical solutions.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills, able to manage competing priorities across multiple teams.

Required skills

• Drafting and reviewing banking and finance documentation.
• Knowledge of Loan Market Association (LMA) documentation.
• Facility agreement drafting.
• Security documentation preparation.
• Legal research on banking and finance matters.