Associate - Structured Finance & Derivatives (NQ)

Your new company
Leading City firm providing key financial institution and corporate clients in Europe, the Middle East and Asia with capital market legal advice. This firm has a strong global presence with a significant number of legal staff in over 25 offices worldwide.

Your new role
The Structured Finance and Derivative department of this firm are seeking an Associate to work closely with Partners in their London City office. Exciting opportunity to act a a key player in a team who meet and exceed their clients' needs by combing transactional and regulatory experience. This role offers a genuine breadth of work, primarily working closely with partners on ground-breaking transaction projects, advising on global cross-borders, and acting as a key point of contact on client matters.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be an ambitious newly-qualified candidate, with a good grounding in derivatives and structured products, structured finance and/or securitisation. Ideally you will have gained exposure to this practice area through qualifying from a top tier City firm and have excellent academics. Other desirable attributes include proficient technical ability, commercial awareness and a passion to develop strong client relationships through business development and marketing.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will be given the tools to become an expert in the field of Financial Market law and work closely with and be supported by specialists and partners. This is an exciting opportunity for driven newly-qualified lawyers to make a significant contribution to the overall future success of the firm's team; progressing to future openings. And, if that isn't enough you will have access to a competitive benefits package and be welcomed into a friendly, inclusive team.

What you need to do now
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