Structured Finance Associate

City of London Full-Time 43200 - 72000 £ / year (est.) No home office possible

Job Description

Advise top-tier financial institutions and alternative capital providers on complex finance transactions
Collaborate across practices to deliver comprehensive legal and commercial solutions
Contribute to the growth of a high-performing structured finance team in London

Our client, a leading global law firm, is seeking a Structured Finance Associate to join their dynamic finance and real estate team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to work on sophisticated UK and European commercial real estate finance transactions in a thriving, collaborative environment.

Position Overview

As a Structured Finance Associate, you will play a key role in providing comprehensive, practical and business-oriented advice to a wide range of clients, including banks, life insurance companies, private equity sponsors, hedge funds, real estate funds, debt funds, REITs, BDCs, sovereign entities and pension vehicles. You will work closely with specialists from tax, restructuring and corporate practices to deliver high-quality, time-sensitive service to clients.

Responsibilities

Support debt capital markets transactions, including bond issuances and MTN/EMTN programmes.
Assist on securitisations, ABS and warehouse financing structures.
Draft and negotiate core financing documents and transaction agreements.
Coordinate cross-border workstreams with clients, counsel and internal teams.
Work on liability-management matters (consent solicitations, tenders, amendments).
Provide clear, commercial advice and help manage client relationships.

Requirements

Qualified lawyer with 2-6 years PQE
Capital markets, securitisation or finance experience from a strong firm.
Confident drafting and negotiation skills.
Strong academic background and excellent technical skills
Experience in securitisation (private or public), asset-backed securities, receivables financing, and/or asset-based lending

Structured Finance Associate employer: Rutherford

As a leading global law firm located in the heart of London, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and collaborative work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. Our Structured Finance Associates benefit from unparalleled opportunities for professional growth, working alongside top-tier financial institutions on complex transactions while enjoying a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. With access to exclusive roles and a commitment to employee development, we are dedicated to ensuring that your career flourishes in this vibrant city.