Banking and Finance Lawyer (Derivatives and Structured Finance)

Michael Page Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a lawyer to join its Finance practice, focusing on derivatives and structured finance. This role includes advising major global banks on high-value transactions and requires 2-5 years PQE. The firm offers competitive remuneration and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

High-profile work with top-tier clients

Opportunities for career development

Competitive remuneration and benefits

Qualifications

• 2-5 years PQE with strong academic credentials.
• Solid experience in derivatives is essential; exposure to structured finance is a plus.
• Desire to contribute to the growth of the practice.

Responsibilities

• Advise a diverse client base including major global banks and investment funds.
• Work on OTC derivatives and structured finance transactions.
• Collaborate with specialist teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills

Commercial awareness

Proactive approach

Education

2-5 years PQE with strong academic credentials

Job description

Overview

A leading international law firm is seeking a talented and driven lawyer to join its Finance practice, focusing on Derivatives and Structured Finance. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex and high-value transactions across a broad spectrum of financial products and structures.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a well-established legal department within a large organisation operating in the professional services industry. The company is known for delivering exceptional client service and handling high-profile cases across various sectors.

Description

You will be part of a dynamic team advising a diverse client base, including major global banks, corporates, investment funds, and asset managers. The work spans:

• OTC derivatives (commodity, credit, FX, equity, fund, interest rate)
• Structured products and insurance-linked structures
• Securities financing (repo, stock lending, structured repo)
• Strategic equity transactions (margin loans, TRS facilities, synthetic products)
• Prime brokerage, clearing, custody, and collateral arrangements
• Regulatory advice (EMIR, SFTR) and distressed investment scenarios
• Structured credit, securitisation, and energy/project finance-linked derivatives
• You'll collaborate closely with other specialist teams across the firm, including tax, real estate, and international offices, to deliver integrated solutions.

Profile

• 2-5 years PQE with strong academic credentials
• Solid experience in derivatives; exposure to securitisation, structured finance, or energy/project finance is a plus
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach
• Strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills
• Desire to contribute to the growth and development of the practice

Job Offer

• High-profile work with top-tier clients
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Competitive remuneration and benefits