Capital Markets Associate

We’re partnering with a leading UK law firm to hire a mid-level associate (2–5 PQE) for their busy and dynamic capital markets and structured finance team in London. This growth role is driven by a strong and diverse pipeline of high-profile mandates.

The team advises on a wide spectrum of capital markets, structured finance, and derivatives matters for some of the most prestigious global and domestic clients. You’ll work on transactions that shape markets and influence regulatory standards — gaining exposure across multiple complex, high-value deals.

Work Highlights:

• Leading advice on debt capital markets transactions, including Eurobond issuances, MTN programmes, and innovative regulatory capital deals involving blue-chip issuers and major financial institutions
• Acting on sophisticated structured finance mandates such as RMBS, CMBS, CLOs, covered bonds, and repackaging programmes for top-tier lenders, asset managers, and private equity sponsors
• Drafting and negotiating ISDA master agreements, credit support annexes, and bespoke derivatives documentation for global investment banks and hedge funds
• Advising clients on derivatives transactions and hedging strategies that underpin complex financing and risk management across real estate, infrastructure, and corporate finance sectors
• Providing guidance on EMIR, MiFID II, and other regulatory frameworks affecting structured finance and derivatives markets
• Collaborating on multi-jurisdictional deals with teams across Europe, the US, and Asia, ensuring seamless cross-border execution

Client Base:

You will be working alongside and advising an elite roster of clients, including:

• Global investment banks and financial institutions who lead market transactions and innovation
• Major asset managers and private equity houses structuring large-scale securitisations and fund finance deals
• Blue-chip corporates and real estate investment trusts (REITs) engaged in capital raising and risk management
• Specialist hedge funds and fintech firms driving market disruption and novel product development

Team & Culture:

Joining a well-balanced and growing team, you’ll find:

• Strong partner access and support with regular mentoring opportunities
• A collaborative and inclusive culture that fosters continuous learning and exposure to multiple product lines
• A commitment to work/life balance while working on challenging, high-calibre matters
• A diverse team of senior associates, mid-levels, juniors, trainees, and paralegal support

Candidate Profile:

• 2–5 years’ PQE, qualified in England & Wales (or equivalent)
• Demonstrated experience across capital markets, structured finance, and/or derivatives work, with a preference for broad transactional exposure
• Commercially minded, client-focused, and eager to contribute across multiple disciplines
• Comfortable managing high-value matters with minimal supervision