Associate - Banking & Finance (Non-REF)
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£51,600
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2412 (100% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £51,600, and Winston Taylor is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2412 Solicitors and lawyers Most likely code | £36,100 | £41,300 | £46,500 | £51,600 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Position summary
We are recruiting for a 1+PQE Associate to join our Banking & Finance practice that covers a broad spectrum of work and is led by 10+ Partners. You will work principally with partners, associates, trainees, and paralegals, focusing on supporting the non-real estate finance part of the practice.
Real Estate Finance team advises on a wide range of sophisticated debt finance matters, including leveraged and acquisition finance, general corporate lending, receivables and assetâÂÂbased lending, and loan trading. The team works with private equity sponsors, debt funds, banks, and corporates, handling complex, bespoke financing structures while taking an active role in drafting and negotiating key finance documents. The role offers significant client contact, business development opportunities, and early responsibility within a highly collaborative practice.
Position responsibilities
- This role covers a wide range of transactional debt finance work, including leveraged/acquisition finance (including acting for super senior lenders), general corporate lending, receivables / asset based lending and loan trading / balance sheet transactions.
- Candidates should be developing strong drafting skills and be able to adapt to handle complex and bespoke financing structures.
- The role will have a high level of client contact and there will be involvement in business development.
- Clients include private equity sponsors, debt funds, banks and listed and unlisted corporates.
- Drafting and negotiating complex facility agreements and intercreditor agreements.
- Coordinating trainees on the management of conditions precedent and closing processes.
- Business development, both supporting other team members in client initiatives and driving forward your own ideas.ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ
Candidates must be UK qualified solicitors with circa 1-3 years' PQE in the UK and experience in the relevant areas described above.
The Following Experience/skills Are Essential
- Bright with strong technical ability.
- Good commercial acumen and potential/proven business development skills and an entrepreneurial attitude
- Good listening and written communication skills.
- Performing a lead role in negotiating security documents and transaction management.
- A high level of client contact and previous responsibility for client files.
- You must be willing to learn; continuing to develop your skills and standing as a legal professional.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Solicitors and lawyers (SOC 2412) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~129k in sample- Middle half £41,392–77,584
- Median £57,304
- Going rate £51,600
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £36,100–46,500
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Winston Taylor holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2412 going rate of £51,600. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.