Associate - Structured Finance & Derivatives

A highly regarded US law firm is seeking an associate to join its derivatives and structured finance team in London. The firm is known for advising on complex, high-profile cross border matters across financial markets and corporate transactions. Its London platform offers exposure to sophisticated, international work within a collaborative and well integrated global network.

This position sits within a specialist derivatives and structured finance team handling a wide range of transactional and advisory matters. The work includes supporting on ISDA documentation, OTC and listed derivatives, structured products and derivatives related aspects of wider financing transactions. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to corporate finance and leveraged finance matters as part of a broader debt finance practice. Associates are given significant responsibility, regular client contact and the opportunity to work across jurisdictions with colleagues in related practice groups.

• 1-4 PQE with strong experience in derivatives and/or structured finance.
• Strong grounding in ISDA documentation, with well developed drafting and negotiation skills.
• Confidence taking on meaningful responsibility with a level of autonomy.
• Interest in broadening expertise across derivatives, structured products and wider financing matters.
• Strong academic background and the ability to handle sophisticated cross border work.
• Commercial, adaptable and collaborative mindset with desire to progress within a high performing team.

This opportunity offers exposure to complex and high value work within a leading international platform. You will be part of a team known for technical excellence, cross border capability and the ability to handle innovative and challenging matters. The firm offers top of market remuneration and an attractive bonus scheme, together with genuine opportunities for progression and skill development.

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