Banking and Finance Associate

We are seeking an Associate with at least five years of post-qualification experience to join our Finance & Financial Regulation team in London. Working within a small, focused team, you will advise financial institutions and borrowers on a broad range of finance transactions, including renewable energy financing and sports finance. This role offers significant responsibility and client contact, representing an outstanding opportunity for a bright, entrepreneurial, and ambitious lawyer.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising banks, development banks, funds, and alternative lenders on bilateral lending, acquisition finance, real estate finance, and venture debt.
• Handling project finance matters, with a focus on renewable energy projects.
• Working on sports finance transactions, particularly football transfer and media rights receivables.
• Supporting cross-border financings, including bank lending in emerging markets (Africa, Asia, and CEE/SEE), as well as asset finance.

What You'll Bring

• Solid post-qualification experience in a banking/finance practice of a leading firm.
• Excellent academic record and technical excellence with practical application.
• Flexibility to support a broad range of debt transactions.
• Ability to manage complex matters and client relationships.
• Strong delegation and supervisory skills.
• Commitment to business development and contributing to the team's know-how and training.

What's in It for You

• Agile working model combining office and remote work.
• Award-winning development programmes, including global mentoring and coaching.
• Competitive, market-led salary and bonus structure, with performance and winning work bonuses.
• Family-friendly policies, health schemes, and wellbeing support.
• Flexible benefits package tailored to your needs.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with at least 5 years' post-qualification experience in banking and finance.
• Experience gained in a comparable, leading law firm environment.
• Excellent academic achievement.
• Ability to provide clear, precise, and practical legal advice.
• Capability to liaise effectively with lawyers across disciplines and jurisdictions.
• Strong client relationship and business development skills.
• Willingness to contribute to the team's development and know-how.