Asset Finance Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding opportunity for an Asset & Aviation Finance Associate in London to join a top-tier Magic Circle firm's aviation and structured finance team. This role involves advising on high-value transactions, including aircraft financing and restructuring, with significant client interaction from day one. Candidates should be UK-qualified solicitors with 3–5 years’ PQE in asset or aviation finance. Competitive remuneration and first-class professional development opportunities are offered in an inclusive team environment.

Benefits

Tier 1 ranked practice

High-profile aviation finance deals

First-class professional development

Competitive remuneration and benefits

Inclusive and collaborative environment

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ PQE in asset finance and/or aviation finance.
• Experience from a leading City or international firm.
• Strong technical ability and commercial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex aircraft financing and leasing.
• Handle structured finance and cross-border loans.
• Interact with major clients like airlines and investment banks.

Skills

Asset Finance

Aviation Finance

Cross-Border Financing

Deal Execution

Technical Ability

Commercial Mindset

Education

UK-qualified solicitor

Job description

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? Location: London

? Practice Area: Asset & Aviation Finance

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a talented Asset & Aviation Finance Associate (3–5 PQE) to join the award-winning aviation and structured finance team of a Magic Circle firm in London.

This is a rare chance to become part of a market-leading practice renowned globally for its role on the most sophisticated, cross-border transactions in the aviation, transportation, and wider asset finance space.

? About the Role:

Working closely with top-ranked partners and a deep bench of senior associates, you’ll advise on a wide range of complex and high-value matters, including:

• Aircraft financing and leasing (including PDP facilities, sale & leasebacks, and ECA-backed financings)
• Structured finance and securitisations involving aviation and other transportation assets
• Cross-border syndicated loans and portfolio acquisitions
• Restructurings, workouts and enforcement strategies
• Work for a stellar client base: major airlines, lessors, export credit agencies, investment banks, and funds

You’ll have the opportunity to take on high levels of responsibility from day one, with exceptional exposure to headline deals and client interaction.

• UK-qualified solicitor with 3–5 years’ PQE
• Strong experience in asset finance and/or aviation finance gained at a leading City or international firm
• Solid understanding of cross-border financing structures and deal execution
• Excellent technical ability and commercial mindset
• Comfortable working as part of a close-knit, high-performance team

? What’s on Offer:

• Join a tier 1 ranked practice with global reach
• Work on some of the most high-profile aviation finance deals in the market
• First-class professional development and progression prospects
• Competitive Magic Circle remuneration and benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative team environment

Interested?

If you're an ambitious asset finance lawyer looking to step into a world-class platform please send your CV to [emailprotected]

All enquiries will be handled in strict confidence.