Restructuring Lawyer – Trading Floor

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a commercially minded restructuring lawyer to join their trading floor team in London. This exciting role offers the chance to work directly with a well-regarded distressed products desk, handling complex trade closings and credit reviews. Ideal candidates will have 2-6 years of PQE and a strong restructuring background, with opportunities to diversify their experience. Join a market-leading team where your analytical skills and judgment will be valued, and develop productive relationships across the bank. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in restructuring law from a major law firm.
• Ability to handle complex trade closings and credit reviews.

Responsibilities

• Assist with complex trade closings and credit reviews.
• Manage a diverse workload as part of a small legal team.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Judgment

Relationship Building

Education

Law Degree

PQE (2-6 years)

Job description

Restructuring Lawyer – Trading Floor, London

Client: Fry & Brown

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Our client is a major European investment bank with a well-regarded distressed products desk. A vacancy has arisen for a commercially minded restructuring lawyer to work directly with that desk as an integral part of the investment process. Joining a small team of lawyers on the trading floor, you will handle a broad workload including assisting with complex trade closings, credit reviews, and portfolio management.

This role is suitable for a bright and highly motivated lawyer with approximately two to six years of PQE, capable of taking on significant responsibility from day one. Candidates should have a strong restructuring background, ideally gained in a major law firm, and be eager to diversify their experience. Prior experience in-house, possibly through a secondment, is preferred but not essential. The key qualities include strong analytical skills, good judgment, and the ability to develop productive relationships across the bank.

This is a rare opportunity for a lawyer to join a market-leading team directly on the trading floor.

For more information and a confidential discussion, please contact Jane Fry at 020 3743 0697 or [email protected]