Associate - Structured Finance & Derivatives

A leading international law firm is seeking a talented Associate (2+ PQE) to join its highly regarded Structured Finance & Derivatives practice. The role is open in London or Bristol, and the team is recognised as one of the leading practices in the market, advising investment banks, asset managers, financial institutions, issuers and investors on complex and innovative structured products, derivatives and structured finance transactions.

The practice covers the full spectrum of structured products and derivatives work, including repackagings, structured credit products, exchange traded products, equity- and fund-linked structures, strategic equity transactions, credit risk mitigation arrangements and other bespoke financing and investment solutions. Clients span domestic and international markets, and the team is regularly involved in market-leading and first-of-their-kind transactions, including those involving emerging asset classes and evolving regulatory frameworks.

The successful candidate will take ownership of significant transaction workstreams, manage day-to-day client relationships and play a key role in delivering complex matters. You will work closely with colleagues across Financial Markets, Capital Markets and Financial Regulation to provide commercially focused advice, and will help drive the continued growth of the practice.

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent common law jurisdiction)
• 2+ years' post-qualification experience with strong exposure to structured finance or structured products work gained within a leading practice
• Experience working with investment banks, asset managers, financial institutions or other sophisticated financial market participants
• Strong technical and transaction management skills, with the ability to take ownership of matters and client relationships
• Collaborative and commercially-minded, with an interest in mentoring junior lawyers