Senior Structured Finance Associate
Senior Structured Finance Associate (4-6+ PQE)
About the Role
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Desired Skills & Attributes
Additional Benefits (Both Roles)
Location: City of London Department: Capital Markets Estimated Salary Range: £160,000 - £200,000 (plus bonus)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior associate to join our cleints market-leading Capital Markets practice in the City of London. This senior position offers the opportunity to lead complex structured finance transactions and play a key role in practice development.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage complex structured finance transactions including CLOs, ABS, RMBS, and CMBS
- Structure and execute sophisticated capital relief transactions and insurance-linked products
- Draft and negotiate complex transaction documents independently
- Supervise and mentor junior associates and trainees
- Manage client relationships and serve as primary point of contact
- Contribute to business development and practice growth initiatives
- Provide strategic advice on complex legal and commercial issues
Required Qualifications
- Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 4-6+ years PQE
- Substantial experience in structured finance transactions
- Proven expertise in CLOs, ABS, RMBS, CMBS, or similar products
- Strong understanding of warehouse financing and repackaging transactions
- Outstanding academic credentials from leading institutions
- Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills
Desired Skills & Attributes
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex transactions independently
- Strong project management and team leadership skills
- Strategic thinking and commercial awareness
- Excellence in client relationship management
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to mentoring and developing junior lawyers
- Business development aptitude and networking skills
Additional Benefits (Both Roles)
- Competitive bonus structure
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Pension scheme with employer contributions
- 25 days annual leave
- Professional development support
- Gym membership subsidy
- Private dental insurance
- Season ticket loan
City of London, London
£160000 - £200000 per annum
