Senior Associate - Derivatives & Structured Finance

Opportunity to Lead & Shape a Growing Practice

A leading law firm consistently recognised in the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners rankings, is seeking a highly motivated and ambitious Senior Associate to join our expanding Derivatives & Structured Finance team. This is a unique opportunity for a talented lawyer with 3-6 years of post-qualification experience to take a leading role and directly contribute to the growth of a dynamic practice, with a clear and accelerated pathway to partnership.

About the Role:

You will be a key member of our team, advising clients on a wide range of complex derivatives and structured finance transactions, with a particular focus on:

• Retail Structured Products: Designing, documenting, and advising on structured products tailored for the retail market, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Repackagings: Structuring and executing repackaging transactions, including the creation of bespoke securities.
• Derivatives in Structured Finance & Lending: Utilising derivatives as part of complex structured finance and lending transactions, including interest rate and currency swaps, and credit derivatives.
• Regulatory Compliance: Navigating and advising on relevant regulatory regimes, including MIFID II, PRIIPs, and other applicable regulations.
• Client Relationship Management: Building and maintaining strong client relationships, providing expert advice and strategic solutions.
• Business Development: Actively contributing to the growth of the practice through business development initiatives.
• Mentoring & Supervision: Providing guidance and supervision to junior team members.

About You:

• 3-6 years of PQE in Derivatives & Structured Finance from a reputable law firm.
• Proven experience in advising on retail structured products, repackagings, and derivatives as part of structured finance and lending transactions.
• Strong understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Commercial acumen and a proactive approach to business development.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong client relationship management skills.
• Ambition and drive to progress to partnership.

What We Offer:

• A clear and accelerated partnership track, with the opportunity to become a key leader within the team.
• Exposure to high-profile and complex transactions.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a highly regarded team and firm, ranked in the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners.
• Direct client contact and responsibility.