Asset Finance Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning aviation and structured finance team at a leading Magic Circle firm in London is seeking an Asset & Aviation Finance Associate with 3–5 years PQE. This role offers a competitive Magic Circle remuneration, exceptional career progression, and the chance to work on high-profile deals within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

First-class professional development

Global reach with tier 1 practice

Competitive remuneration and benefits

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 3–5 years PQE in asset finance or aviation finance.
• Experience gained at a leading City or international firm.
• Solid understanding of cross-border financing.

Responsibilities

• Advise on aircraft financing, leasing, and structured finance.
• Work on high-value matters and client interactions.
• Handle complex cross-border transactions.

Skills

Asset finance

Aviation finance

Cross-border financing

Deal execution

Technical ability

Commercial mindset

Teamwork

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.