Senior Associate Solicitor - Derivatives & Structured Finance

Senior Associate – Derivatives and Structured Finance

£110 – £140k

Hybrid

Tired of being the grown-up in the room while juniors get the glory and partners get the fees?

If you’ve spent the past few years quietly mastering the black art of derivatives and structured finance, only to find yourself bogged down in BAU work, internal politics, or a firm that still thinks “cross-border” means emailing New York once a week – this one’s worth a closer look.

This isn’t just another seat on the finance bus. It’s a proper senior associate role where your experience actually matters. You’ll be advising on complex, high-value structured products and derivatives transactions – the kind that don’t just shuffle paper but shape financial markets. You'll work alongside lawyers who are sharp, switched-on, and genuinely collaborative (yes, those unicorns do exist).

The salary? Up to £140k, plus bonus. So yes – finally, compensation that reflects the deals you’ve been driving. But it’s not just about the money (well… not just). There’s real flexibility, international work without the burnout, and a leadership team that trusts you to get on with it rather than breathing down your neck. You can also expect 25 days holiday increasing with service, Private Medical & Dental, Enhanced pension and Parental Leave, Income Protection and of course Hybrid. Not to mention the DEI initiative that fosters inclusivity.

You’ll need a strong track record in derivatives and structured finance, commodities and equities (ideally 6+ years PQE as a solicitor or legal executive) ideally in a legal 500 recognised setting, comfort dealing with top-tier clients, and the confidence to run with things. No hand-holding, no deadweight teams – just a platform that respects your ability and lets you get on with the interesting work.

Ready to get out of the comfort zone that’s slowly crushing your ambition? Let’s talk. Hit apply – or drop James at Wilson Mannion a message for a confidential chat.