Derivatives and Structured Products Associate (2-4 PQE)

Vasto Legal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vasto Legal Recruitment Ltd is representing a leading international law firm recruiting for a Derivatives and Structured Products Associate in London. The role targets 2-4 PQE and involves handling a broad range of derivatives matters across asset classes and cross-border transactions.

You will work with financial institutions, corporates, sponsors and asset managers, gaining exposure to equity derivatives, margin loans, and structured finance in a premier City environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 PQE in derivatives, structured products or structured finance at a leading firm.
• Equity derivatives experience is advantageous.
• England & Wales qualified solicitor.

Responsibilities

• Handle derivatives and structured finance matters across asset classes.
• Support strategic equity transactions including margin loans and swaps.
• Advise financial institutions, corporates, sponsors and asset managers on cross-border deals.

Skills

Derivatives experience

Structured products

Equity derivatives

Education

England & Wales qualification

Job description

Derivatives and Structured Products Associate (2-4 PQE) | London

We are working with a leading international law firm on a position within their Derivatives and Structured Products team in their London office. The position is for a 2-4 PQE Associate.

You will be working on a broad range of derivatives and structured finance matters across asset classes including equity, credit, rates and FX. A key part of the practice is strategic equity transactions, including margin loans, equity collars, prepaid forwards, total return swaps, structured share buybacks and stock lending, alongside prime brokerage, deal contingent hedging and corporate hedging programmes.

The team acts for financial institutions, corporates, sponsors and asset managers on high-value, complex and often cross-border transactions.

This position is ideally suited to an individual with:

• 2-4 years PQE in derivatives, structured products or structured finance at a leading City, US or international law firm
• Equity derivatives experience would be an advantage, though candidates with a credit, rates or broader derivatives background are also welcome
• England & Wales qualification

Knowing this firm and team well, we would welcome a confidential conversation.