Structured Finance Solicitor (2-5 PQE)

Structured Finance Associate (2–5 PQE) – CLO Specialist

Leading US Law Firm – London Office

Department: Leveraged Finance / Structured Credit & CLOs

Reporting to: Structured Finance Partners and Counsel

Overview:

A prestigious US-headquartered law firm with a market-leading Structured Credit & CLO practice is seeking a Structured Finance Associate (2–5 PQE) to join its London team. This is a unique opportunity to work on high-value, cross-border CLO transactions alongside a global team of experts.

The ideal candidate will bring strong transactional experience in Collateralised Loan Obligations (CLOs), with a solid understanding of the capital markets landscape and direct involvement on both manager-side and arranger-side mandates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage complex CLO transactions across the full lifecycle: warehousing, new issuance, refinancings, resets, and re-issues.
• Advise clients on regulatory, tax, and compliance matters, including risk retention and ESG-linked CLOs.
• Draft, review, and negotiate core documentation: indentures, management agreements, offering materials, and PMAs.
• Collaborate with investment banks, CLO managers, trustees, rating agencies, and colleagues across the global platform.
• Provide support on related structured finance matters (e.g., ABS, CMBS, RMBS, and leveraged loans).
• Supervise junior team members and coordinate with U.S. and EU counsel.
• Required Qualifications & Experience:
• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 2–5 years PQE in a top-tier finance or capital markets team.
• Demonstrable experience in CLO transactions (essential), including new issuance and/or manager-side mandates.
• Technical proficiency in structured finance, DCM, or leveraged finance.
• Knowledge of UK/EU regulatory frameworks relevant to structured credit (risk retention, STS, ESG).
• Strong academic background and proven transactional drafting and negotiation skills.
• Experience in high-performance, deadline-driven legal environments.
• Preferred Attributes:
• Familiarity with U.S. securities law (e.g., Rule 144A / Reg S).
• Cross-border deal experience; international mindset.
• Exposure to CLO managers or buy-side institutions.
• Additional language skills (German, French, Spanish) are a plus but not required.
• What’s on Offer:
• Exposure to market-leading structured credit and CLO transactions.
• Top-of-market U.S. salary and bonus structure.
• High-quality work in a prestigious and international legal environment.
• Supportive, high-performing team culture with opportunities for progression.

Please get in touch with Chloe Zagni for a confidential discussion 020 3885 2099 about the role, or email chloe.zagni@wickerhamilton.com