Asset Finance Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm is seeking an experienced Asset Finance Associate to join their London office. The role involves advising on high-value, complex, cross-border transactions in sectors such as aviation and infrastructure. Successful candidates will be part of a dynamic team, contributing to significant deals while enjoying a competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for secondments and international collaboration

Exposure to high-profile mandates

Strong commitment to work/life balance

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 3+ years' post-qualified experience in asset finance or related areas.
• Background in a recognized finance practice, ideally with international exposure.
• Confident communicator with the ability to work closely with clients and cross-border teams.

Responsibilities

• Advise on structured and asset finance transactions, including cross-border leasing.
• Support partners in structuring and negotiating complex deals.
• Maintain and develop client relationships with key international stakeholders.

Skills

Technical expertise in structured finance

Communication

Commercial awareness

Problem-solving

Education

Qualified solicitor

3+ years' post-qualified experience

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10.06.2025

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Asset Finance Associate (3+ PQE) - London

Description:
We are hiring for our client, a global law firm with a market-leading finance practice, who are seeking to appoint an experienced Asset Finance Associate (3+ PQE) to join their London office. This opportunity is ideal for someone looking to work at the forefront of asset finance, advising on complex, cross-border transactions across a range of sectors including aviation, shipping, rail and infrastructure.

As a key member of the team, the successful Asset Finance Associate will play an integral role in high-value transactions, supporting institutional clients, global lessors, and banks, while gaining exposure to some of the most prominent deals in the market.

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Asset Finance Associate (3+ PQE) - London

Description:
We are hiring for our client, a global law firm with a market-leading finance practice, who are seeking to appoint an experienced Asset Finance Associate (3+ PQE) to join their London office. This opportunity is ideal for someone looking to work at the forefront of asset finance, advising on complex, cross-border transactions across a range of sectors including aviation, shipping, rail and infrastructure.

As a key member of the team, the successful Asset Finance Associate will play an integral role in high-value transactions, supporting institutional clients, global lessors, and banks, while gaining exposure to some of the most prominent deals in the market.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

• High-calibre global firm

• Work on complex international asset finance matters, including aviation and infrastructure

• Career progression and personal development supported by an inclusive and high-performing team
  

The Role:

• Advise on structured and asset finance transactions, including cross-border leasing, secured lending and export credit arrangements

• Support partners and senior associates in structuring and negotiating complex deals

• Maintain and develop client relationships with key international stakeholders

• Work collaboratively across practice groups and jurisdictions on large-scale financings

• Contribute to knowledge management, business development and precedent improvement
  

The Person:

• Qualified solicitor with 3+ years' post-qualified experience in asset finance or related areas

• Background in a recognised finance practice, ideally with international exposure

• Strong technical expertise in structured finance and transactional law

• Confident communicator with the ability to work closely with clients and cross-border teams

• Driven, proactive and solutions-focused with strong commercial awareness
  

The Rewards:

• Highly competitive salary and benefits package

• Opportunities for secondments and international collaboration

• Exposure to high-profile mandates in a dynamic, supportive environment

• Hybrid working options and strong commitment to work/life balance
  

Next Steps - Why Hunter Savage?

For further information and to apply for this Asset Finance Associate job, please contact Emma Zacharopoulou. Visit our website for a full list of legal opportunities across the UK & Ireland.

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