Finance Solicitor (Surety) in Poplar

Join a market-leading team advising global insurers on complex domestic and international finance transactions, with a clear pathway to partnership for the right candidate.

THE ROLE:

Acting for global insurance companies, you will advise on a broad range of high-value domestic and international surety transactions, including facility agreements, recourse arrangements, guarantee and on-demand bond documentation, security documentation, intercreditor agreements and risk participation arrangements. You will work closely with colleagues across restructuring and disputes to provide a full-service offering to clients, supporting matters involving customer distress and claims under guarantees and bonds. The role offers significant client exposure, responsibility for leading transactions and the opportunity to build long-term relationships within a highly specialised market.

THE CANDIDATE:

Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors with a minimum of 5 years' PQE and a strong background in banking, finance, project finance, or surety work. Previous surety experience would be beneficial but is by no means essential, as comprehensive training and ongoing support will be provided to help you develop your expertise in this specialist area. Candidates with broader transactional finance experience and familiarity with LMA documentation are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will possess excellent technical ability, commercial awareness, and strong relationship-building skills, together with the confidence to manage complex transactions and deliver exceptional client service.

THE FIRM:

Renowned for its technical expertise and long-standing client relationships, the team advises leading insurance companies on sophisticated finance transactions. The firm offers a collaborative culture, exceptional quality work and a clear commitment to the long-term development and progression of its lawyers.

THE PACKAGE:

Excellent salary and benefits package including, firm-wide annual bonus scheme, generous pension with salary sacrifice, five weeks' annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional leave, enhanced family leave, life assurance, income protection, Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits platform, and excellent opportunities for ongoing professional development.

HOW TO APPLY:

Contact Gemma Jones at eNL on or email with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.