Banking Solicitor

Thorntons

Glasgow

Join us as a Banking Solicitor and you’ll feel inspired. You’ll feel connected. You’ll feel like you belong. And it all begins from the moment you join us.

That’s because we’ve created a different kind of law firm. Here, you’ll build relationships with clients and colleagues that really last. You’ll help shape what happens now, and what comes next. And we’ll support and encourage you to be the best you can be.

This is what life at Thorntons is all about. And this is your moment to be part of it.

About the role

Provide the trusted guidance clients count on.

As the Scottish and UK banking landscape continues to evolve, clients increasingly look for expert, commercially focused advice they can rely on. At Thorntons, our dedicated Banking & Finance team helps organisations across a wide range of sectors navigate complex financial transactions with confidence.

In this role, you’ll be a valued member of our specialist team at a respected Scottish law firm known for its pragmatic, commercially focused approach. Based in Glasgow, you’ll work with a diverse portfolio of clients—building trusted relationships, advising at a strategic level, and delivering advice that makes a real impact. You’ll join a collaborative team with a strong culture, supportive colleagues, and a focus on developing your skills and career.

You will take an active role in managing banking and finance transaction from instruction through to completion. Depending on experience, you will lead transactions with appropriate supervision, acting as a key contact for clients, managing transaction timetables, coordinating conditions precedent and driving matters to signing and completion.

Areas you will gain exposure to include:

• Corporate Lending & Security – Advise both lenders and borrowers on facility agreements and associated security documentation, including Scots law standard securities, statutory pledges, floating charges, assignations and guarantees.
• Acquisition Finance - Support leveraged buyouts, MBOs, and private equity transactions with tailored funding solutions.
• Real Estate Finance - Act for lenders and borrowers on investment and development finance across commercial, residential, and mixed-use projects.
• Asset-Based Lending - Structure and negotiate facilities secured against receivables, inventory, and other assets.
• Structured Finance - Advise on securitisations, receivables financing, and complex funding structures involving multiple asset classes and jurisdictions.
• Marine Finance - Support vessel acquisition, construction, registration, and financing, including ship mortgages and cross-border marine lending.
• Debt Restructuring & Refinancing - Guide clients through complex restructurings, distressed debt scenarios, and refinancing strategies.
• Multi-jurisdictional Transactions - Work with domestic and international lenders and clients to structure and complete transactions across multiple jurisdictions.

What you’ll need

We’re looking for:

• Qualified as a Solicitor in Scotland, with post-qualifying experience (ideally 2+ years PQ in banking or other commercial law with an interest in specialising, or with experience in pure banking work).
• Previous exposure to one or more of our key practice areas, including corporate lending, asset-based or structured finance, or debt restructuring is preferred.
• Hands on experience advising on facility agreements and associated security documentation.
• Strong analytical skills with a commercial, solutions-focused approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to contribute to multiple projects and deadlines effectively
• A calm, pragmatic approach with the ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of service.
• Proactive approach to business development.
• A collaborative mindset – you’ll thrive in a team with a great culture where legal, technical, and commercial expertise come together to achieve the best outcomes for clients.

What we offer

We offer much more than just a competitive salary, and we’re committed to looking after our people in every way. Here’s just some of the benefits available:

Benefits

• 39 Days Annual Leave (includes 5 fixed public holidays)
• Contributory Pension Scheme with salary exchange
• Private Medical Insurance
• Critical Illness Cover
• Income Protection Cover
• Group Life Assurance
• Exceptional maternity, paternity, partner and adoption leave packages
• Assisted Conception & IVF Leave
• Health care cash plan to support everyday health expenses
• 24-hour wellbeing support
• Free Legal fees for moving home and life planning
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Gym Discounts
• Retail Discounts
• Hybrid Working

Professional development

Access to a wide range of opportunities to build your expertise and advance your career, through courses, specialist accreditations, training, or business skills development.

Belonging

At Thorntons, we embrace diversity and are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

As a Disability Confident employer, we want to ensure that everyone has a positive experience when applying to join us. If you have a disability or are neurodivergent and need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know — we’ll do everything we can to support you.

We work flexibly to meet the needs of our clients and our people. While not every role is the same, most offer a hybrid working pattern. We’ll work with you to agree the right arrangement that supports you, the role, and our clients.

Make the moment matter

If you’re looking for a career with a different kind of law firm, this is the moment to find out more - and apply.

Choosing the right company is about more than just the work—it’s about the people, the culture, and the opportunities to grow. At Thorntons Law, we’ve built something different. We’re one of Scotland’s largest and most respected full-service legal firms, but more importantly, we’re a firm that invests in you—your development, your ambitions, and your future.

All you need to do is apply here and we’ll be in touch.