Associate - Banking & Finance (Trade Finance)

JMC Legal Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm seeks a Banking & Finance Associate with 1-5 PQE focused on Trade Finance. This role offers the chance to work alongside esteemed partners on complex matters while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong background in Trade Finance and possess commercial awareness, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to business development.

Benefits

Transparent career pathway

Supportive culture

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Strong background in Trade Finance, including experience with letters of credit.
• Solid understanding of regulatory capital and non-payment insurance.
• Familiarity with electronic shipping and trade documentation.

Responsibilities

• Advise on bilateral and syndicated lending and trade finance transactions.
• Ensure compliance with banking regulation and money laundering regulations.
• Collaborate with senior lawyers on complex high-value matters.

Skills

Trade Finance experience

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Client relationship building

Education

1-5 years PQE

Job description

Banking & Finance (Trade Finance) Associate | 1 - 5 PQE | City of London | Top 100 Firm

Are you a motivated Banking & Finance solicitor with a particular focus on Trade Finance, looking to join a growing, dynamic team? This is an excellent opportunity for an Associate to join a leading firm in London, where you will have the chance to develop your career within a highly respected team.

The Firm:

This Chambers‑ranked law firm has created a strong reputation with expertise in private wealth, technology, property, life sciences, education, retail, sports and entertainment and more! Advising domestic and international clients such as; multi‑national corporations, public companies, partnerships, financial institutions and private individuals. They have built this client base throughout its 300‑year history, putting them in good stead to compete with some of the world's biggest firms.

Widely praised for its supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture, with a strong reputation for mentoring and career development, particularly for junior professionals. In practice you will join a team where you'll be supported by leading partners and solicitors, gain hands‑on experience early and build a clear pathway.

The Banking & Finance team advises on a wide range of complex and high‑value transactions, including secured and unsecured lending, trade finance, and project finance. The team is known for its expertise in various types of structured finance, and it works closely with the firm's strong commodities and litigation departments to provide a comprehensive service.

The Role:

As an Associate in the Banking & Finance team, you will have the opportunity to work on a broad range of matters, with a particular focus on Trade Finance. Your work will include advising on bilateral and syndicated lending, trade finance transactions, banking regulation and compliance and issues relating to money laundering regulations and sanctions.

What makes this opportunity stand out:

• Be part of a dynamic, award‑winning firm, where you will be advising and acting in complex cases.
• Work alongside highly regarded partners and senior lawyers with national reputations and proven expertise across the Trade Finance, Banking and Finance sectors.
• Contribute to the successful development of the firm in line with the business plan and the firm's commonality of purpose.
• Driven equal opportunities for all communities, recognised for its supportive culture, diversity and commitment to professional development.
• Benefit from a transparent career pathway with genuine opportunities for progression.

Requirements:

• 1-5 years PQE (England & Wales), with a strong background in Trade Finance, including experience with letters of credit, receivables finance, and credit risk insurance.
• A solid understanding of regulatory capital, non‑payment insurance, and the role of insurance in Trade Finance.
• Experience with electronic shipping and trade documentation, export credit arrangements, and borrowing‑based lending structures.
• Familiarity with the oil, gas, metals, and soft commodities sectors would be beneficial.
• Strong commercial awareness, excellent attention to detail, and a passion for delivering quality legal services.
• An enthusiastic approach to business development and marketing, with the ability to build lasting client relationships.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Banking and Finance Solicitor with experience in Trade Finance to join one of the UK's leading full‑service law firms. You'll work alongside highly regarded lawyers on complex, high‑value matters, gaining exceptional exposure to a broad range of high‑profile clients and transactions.

Apply now for confidential consideration or contact JMC Legal Recruitment to learn more about this excellent opportunity.