Job Title: Structured Finance Associate

Location: London, UK

Job Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: 4-6 years PQE

About the Firm: The firm is a prestigious and long-established presence in the legal industry, renowned for its expertise in various practice areas including capital markets, corporate, finance, financial regulatory, financial restructuring, litigation, and real estate. With offices in major financial hubs such as Charlotte, London, New York, and Washington, DC, the firm has built a reputation for excellence and innovation since its founding in 1792. The firm values professional development, offering comprehensive training programs and maintaining a fair 2,000 billable hour requirement, which includes 100 hours for pro bono, diversity efforts, and other qualified work.

Role Overview: This position offers a unique opportunity to work on sophisticated structured finance transactions, with a focus on CLOs, ABS, RMBS, CMBS, and other related products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on the structuring and execution of complex structured finance transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, including offering memoranda, indentures, and intercreditor agreements.
• Conduct legal research and due diligence.
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice areas to provide comprehensive client service.
• Stay abreast of market trends and regulatory developments in structured finance.
• Provide support to senior attorneys in managing client relationships and transactions.

Qualifications:

• 4-6 years of post-qualification experience in structured finance.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas preferred: CLOs, ABS, RMBS, CMBS, insurance-linked products, capital relief transactions, warehouse financing, repackaging transactions, and structured funds. General banking experience is a plus.
• Strong academic credentials and writing skills.