Banking & Finance Associate

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A US law firm seeks a qualified Banking & Finance Associate for its London office. The role involves diverse financing transactions, focusing on both domestic and international mandates, requiring excellent communication and drafting skills as well as a positive attitude to teamwork.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years’ PQE in banking and finance.
• Experience from reputable UK, US or international law firm.

Responsibilities

• Support lenders and borrowers on transactions including leveraged finance.
• Draft documentation, structure deals, coordinate multi-jurisdictional input.

Skills

Clear communication

Drafting

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Team-oriented mindset

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

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Banking & Finance Associate, london (city of london)

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Client:

Rutherford

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Our Client

Our client, a US law firm is seeking a Banking & Finance Associate (1–4 PQE) to join its London office. The team advises on a wide range of domestic and cross-border financing transactions and works with banks, funds, and corporate borrowers across the capital structure. This is a strong opportunity for a motivated associate to take on high-level work within a collaborative and high-performing environment.

The Role

You will support lenders and borrowers on a variety of transactions including leveraged finance, asset-based lending, and real estate finance. You’ll be involved in drafting documentation, structuring deals, and coordinating multi-jurisdictional input. The work is varied and includes both domestic and international mandates across sectors.

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 2–4 years’ PQE in banking and finance.
• Strong experience from a reputable UK, US, or international law firm.
• Clear communication, drafting, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage complex transactions with commercial awareness.
• Positive, team-oriented mindset and eagerness to contribute.