Banking and Finance Recruitment
Finance lawyers are among the most internationally mobile in the profession. Benedict Holding recruits banking, finance and projects lawyers for firms and in-house teams in London, Dubai and offshore financial centres.
From leveraged and acquisition finance to real estate finance, projects and infrastructure, fund finance and restructuring, we speak to lawyers in every corner of the finance market.
For finance lawyers
The label banking and finance covers very different practices. Lender side and borrower side work, sponsor driven deal flow, project finance and regulatory work all lead to different career paths. We help you understand which firms will value your experience most, and which will broaden it in the direction you want.
- Associate, senior associate, counsel and partner roles.
- London, Dubai and offshore opportunities.
- Private practice and in-house roles, including with financial institutions.
- Strictly confidential conversations, with no CV sent without your consent.
International and offshore moves
Finance practices are often the first to expand internationally, and many of our finance conversations involve a move between London, the Gulf and offshore jurisdictions. Offshore roles can offer high quality cross border work and a different pace of life, and we can talk through the trade offs candidly. Our Dubai legal recruitment page explains how we support moves to the region.
For firms hiring finance lawyers
Finance teams need lawyers who can run transactions with limited supervision and build relationships with clients. We help firms define the profile, approach lawyers discreetly and present candidates with a clear picture of their deal experience.
We also recruit for projects and energy finance, where demand for experienced lawyers has grown alongside investment in infrastructure and the energy transition.
Typical experience firms look for
Requirements vary by firm and seniority, but finance teams usually look for experience in some of the following areas.
- Leveraged and acquisition finance, for lenders or sponsors.
- Real estate finance and development finance.
- Projects, energy and infrastructure finance.
- Fund finance and general corporate lending.
- Restructuring and refinancing work.
How we work
Every conversation with Benedict Holding starts with listening. For lawyers, that means understanding your practice, your priorities and your timing before we suggest anything. For firms, it means a proper briefing on the role, the team and the culture before we approach a single candidate.
We work with discretion at every stage. Candidates can register through our Next Move form and choose to stay anonymous, and we never share a CV with a firm without explicit permission. Firms can contact us in confidence to discuss a hire, including sensitive replacement or partner appointments.
Explore further
Browse our current finance vacancies, or see our pages on corporate and M&A and legal recruitment in London.
Frequently asked questions
Do you recruit for offshore finance roles?
Yes. We work on finance roles in offshore centres as well as in London and Dubai.
Can I move from lender side to borrower side work?
It is possible, particularly at associate level. We can advise on which firms are open to that transition.
Do you recruit projects and energy lawyers?
Yes. Projects and infrastructure finance is part of our finance work, and we also speak with energy and infrastructure lawyers more broadly.
Considering your next move?
Start with a confidential conversation. A CV is optional, and you can register anonymously.
Explore your next movePlanning a hire?
Share your brief and we will come back with a considered view of the market.
Speak to Benedict Holding