Associate - Digital Assets / Structured Finance & Derivatives

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Private medical insurance

Pension

Hybrid work

Skills academy

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking an Associate to join the Digital Assets / Structured Finance & Derivatives practice in Bristol. The role focuses on advising on innovative digital asset transactions, tokenisation projects and cross-border matters within a market-leading team.

You will collaborate with partners and colleagues across Bristol and global offices, handling complex documentation and building strong client relationships while developing the practice in a high-performing environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years' PQE gained at a leading City firm with excellent academics.
• Solid structured finance or derivatives background.
• Genuine interest in digital assets, crypto, tokenisation and emerging technologies.
• Strong drafting, technical and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Proactive, self-starter mindset with confidence to shape a developing practice.
• Strong client focus and willingness to engage in business development.

Responsibilities

• Advising on transactional mandates involving digital assets within structured finance or derivatives.
• Supporting clients on regulatory and structuring issues relating to cryptoassets and tokenisation.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating structured finance documentation for international clients.
• Working with cross-border teams across Bristol and global offices.
• Taking responsibility for matters, supervising junior colleagues and building client relationships.
• Playing an active role in marketing and business development as the practice grows.

Skills

Structured finance

Derivatives

Digital assets

Drafting

Analytical skills

Proactive / self-starter

Client relationships

Job description

Associate - Digital Assets / Structured Finance & Derivatives - Bristol - 1-2+ Years' PQE

Location: Bristol

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £120,000 to £130,000 (dependent on experience)

A leading international law firm is seeking an Associate with 1-2+ years' PQE to join its growing digital assets practice within a market leading Structured Finance & Derivatives team. This is a rare opportunity to work at the forefront of emerging technologies, advising on cutting edge digital asset transactions, tokenisation projects and distributed ledger technology. You'll be part of a high performing group known for complex structured finance, derivatives and securitisation work, with genuine exposure to innovative, fast moving mandates.

The Role

You will work closely with the partner leading the digital assets practice, alongside associates, trainees and colleagues across the wider structured finance and derivatives group. Your work will include:

• Advising on transactional mandates involving digital assets, building on a structured finance or derivatives foundation.


• Supporting clients on regulatory and structuring issues relating to cryptoassets and tokenisation.


• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating structured finance documentation for an international client base including crypto firms, banks, asset managers, funds and corporates.


• Working as part of cross practice and cross border teams across Bristol and global offices.


• Taking responsibility for matters, supervising junior colleagues and building strong client relationships.


• Playing an active role in marketing and business development as the practice continues to grow.

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a candidate with excellent academics and 1-2+ years' PQE gained at a leading City firm. You should bring:

• A solid structured finance or derivatives background (transactional or regulatory).


• Genuine interest in digital assets, crypto, tokenisation and emerging technologies.


• Strong technical, drafting and analytical skills with high attention to detail.


• A proactive, self starter mindset and confidence to help shape a developing practice.


• Strong client focus and willingness to engage in business development.


• A collaborative, commercially driven approach within a diverse and inclusive team.


• Flexibility to support the demands of high quality transactional work.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation including bonuses, private medical insurance and pension.


• Extensive learning and development through a global skills academy.


• Hybrid working with a minimum of three days in office (role dependent).


• Modern legal technology and innovative solutions supporting client delivery.


• A supportive, inclusive culture with strong commitments to diversity and social mobility.


• Vibrant social, sports and cultural initiatives across the firm.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*