Senior Asset Based Lending Lawyer

Job Description

Senior Asset Based Lending Lawyer

Location: Manchester

Career Level: Senior Solicitor 5+ PQE

Salary: £55,000 - £75,000 + Bonus

Lead and Develop an Asset Based Lending Practice

Are you an experienced asset based lending lawyer looking for an exciting opportunity to join a growing team? Our client, a well-established and highly regarded commercial law firm with offices in Liverpool and Manchester, is seeking a Senior Asset Based Lending Lawyer at 5+ PQE level to join their expanding finance team.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work on high-quality asset based lending transactions for leading financial institutions and contribute to the continued growth of a thriving practice. You'll be joining a friendly, welcoming, and hard-working team that values collaboration and offers excellent opportunities for career progression.

The Role

As a Senior Asset Based Lending Lawyer, you will manage your own caseload of asset based lending transactions, acting primarily for lenders and financial institutions. You'll handle a diverse range of ABL facilities including invoice finance, receivables finance, and inventory finance, working on both new facilities and portfolio management matters.

The role offers genuine progression opportunities and the chance to work with established finance clients whilst also contributing to business development. You'll have the autonomy to run your matters whilst also providing supervision and guidance to junior team members.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a caseload of asset based lending transactions from instruction through to completion
• Advising lenders and financial institutions on ABL facilities, invoice finance, and receivables finance
• Drafting and negotiating facility agreements, security documents, and intercreditor arrangements
• Conducting due diligence, reviewing security packages, and advising on perfection of security
• Advising on invoice finance, receivables finance, inventory finance, and stock finance facilities
• Handling refinancing transactions and portfolio management matters
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with finance clients
• Contributing to business development and the growth of the ABL practice
• Providing commercially focused and pragmatic advice to clients
• Supervising and mentoring junior solicitors and paralegals
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the finance and creditor services teams
• Meeting financial targets and managing matters profitably

About You

Essential Requirements:

• 5+ years' PQE experience in asset based lending, invoice finance, or receivables finance
• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales
• Proven experience advising lenders on ABL facilities and security arrangements
• Strong technical knowledge of asset based lending, invoice finance, and security documentation
• Experience drafting and negotiating facility agreements, debentures, and security documents
• Excellent understanding of security perfection, registration requirements, and intercreditor arrangements
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously
• Excellent client care skills and ability to build and maintain strong relationships
• Commercially focused with a pragmatic approach to transactions
• Strong communication, drafting, and negotiation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Highly Desirable:

• Experience acting for asset finance lenders, invoice finance providers, or challenger banks
• Knowledge of insolvency and enforcement procedures
• Experience with complex or high-value ABL facilities
• Supervisory or mentoring experience
• Business development experience and existing client relationships
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment

Key Attributes:

• Experienced and enthusiastic with a proactive approach
• Friendly, welcoming, and hard-working
• Strong work ethic with commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Commercially astute with strong problem-solving abilities
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
• Target-driven with a focus on achieving financial objectives
• Eager to contribute to the growth and development of the practice

What's On Offer

Our client is committed to rewarding talent and hard work with a competitive remuneration package and excellent opportunities for career progression.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary: £55,000 - £75,000 (dependent on experience)
• Bonus scheme for all fee earners
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Referral bonus
• Health cash plan – Paycare (eligible after successful completion of probation)
• Pension plan (with the option of salary sacrifice)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to a wellness web app – Leafyard
• Travel pass
• Death in service benefit
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Friendly, welcoming, and hard-working team environment
• Supportive team culture with opportunities for development and supervision experience
• Established finance client base
• Modern, well-equipped offices in Liverpool or Manchester
• Flexible working arrangements available

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established, commercially focused law firm with offices in Liverpool and Manchester, serving clients across the North West and beyond. The firm has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services across a broad range of practice areas, including asset finance, invoice finance, creditor services, commercial litigation, property and construction, corporate, employment, and insolvency.

The finance team advises lenders, financial institutions, asset finance providers, and invoice finance companies on a wide range of asset based lending and finance transactions. The team handles ABL facilities, invoice finance, receivables finance, inventory finance, asset finance, and refinancing transactions, providing commercially focused and pragmatic advice to finance clients.

The team is friendly, welcoming, and hard-working, with a collaborative culture that values teamwork, professionalism, and client service. The firm is experiencing significant growth in its finance practice and offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.

The firm holds ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 accreditations, reflecting its commitment to quality and information security.

Location

This role is based at our client's Manchester office,  located in the city centre location with excellent transport links and access to local amenities. The offices offer modern, professional working environments with flexible working arrangements available.

How to Apply

If you're an experienced asset based lending lawyer looking to join a growing and dynamic finance team, we'd love to hear from you. Click apply now or contact lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or 0333 996 2882