Senior Associate - Banking & Finance (Trade Finance)

JMC Legal Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal recruitment firm in London is seeking a Banking & Finance Senior Associate with Trade Finance expertise. This role offers a chance to work on complex transactions while being supported by experienced partners. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years PQE and a strong background in Trade Finance. Excellent mentorship and career progression opportunities are available.

Benefits

Transparent career pathway

Mentorship from experienced partners

Supportive and diverse culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE (England & Wales) with a focus on Trade Finance.
• Experience with electronic shipping and trade documentation.
• Understanding of regulatory capital and non-payment insurance.

Responsibilities

• Advise on trade finance transactions, including banking regulation and compliance.
• Support junior fee earners with supervision and guidance.
• Develop a personal profile through business development activities.

Skills

Trade Finance experience

Strong commercial awareness

Business development skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Banking & Finance (Trade Finance) Senior Associate |5+ PQE | City of London | Top 100 Firm

Are you a motivated Banking & Finance Senior Associate with a particular focus on Trade Finance, looking to join a growing, dynamic team? This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading firm in London, where you will have the chance to develop your career within a highly respected team.

The Firm:

This Chambers‑ranked law firm has created a strong reputation with expertise in private wealth, technology, property, life sciences, education, retail, sports and entertainment and more! Advising domestic and international clients such as multi‑national corporations, public companies, partnerships, financial institutions and private individuals. They have built this client base throughout its 300‑year history, putting them in good stead to compete with some of the world's biggest firms.

Widely praised for its supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture, with a strong reputation for mentoring and career development, particularly for junior professionals. In practice you will join a team where you'll be supported by leading partners and solicitors, gain hands‑on experience early and build a clear pathway.

The Banking & Finance team advises on a wide range of complex and high‑value transactions, including secured and unsecured lending, trade finance, and project finance. The team is known for its expertise in various types of structured finance, and it works closely with the firm's strong commodities and litigation departments to provide a comprehensive service.

The Role:

A standout opportunity for a Banking & Finance Solicitor with Trade Finance experience to join a forward‑thinking and rapidly expanding team with excellent mentorship and support throughout while you progress your legal career.

As a Senior Associate in the Banking & Finance team, you will have the opportunity to work on a broad range of matters, with a particular focus on Trade Finance. Your work will include advising on bilateral and syndicated lending, trade finance transactions, banking regulation and compliance and issues relating to money laundering regulations and sanctions.

Alongside this, you'll have the chance to build and develop your own profile, with a strong emphasis on business development that will contribute to both your success and the team's growth. You'll also play a key role in supporting junior fee earners, providing supervision and guidance to help them thrive.

What makes this opportunity stand out:

• Be part of a dynamic, award‑winning firm, where you will be advising and acting in complex cases.
• Work alongside highly regarded partners and lawyers with national reputations and proven expertise across the Trade Finance, Banking and Finance sectors.
• Contribute to the successful development of the firm in line with the business plan and the firm's commonality of purpose.
• Driven equal opportunities for all communities, recognised for its supportive culture, diversity and commitment to professional development.
• Benefit from a transparent career pathway with genuine opportunities for progression.

Requirements:

• 5+ years PQE (England & Wales), with a strong background in Trade Finance, including experience with letters of credit, receivables finance, and credit risk insurance.
• A solid understanding of regulatory capital, non‑payment insurance, and the role of insurance in Trade Finance.
• Experience with electronic shipping and trade documentation, export credit arrangements, and borrowing‑based lending structures.
• Familiarity with the oil, gas, metals, and soft commodities sectors would be beneficial.
• Strong commercial awareness, excellent attention to detail, and a passion for delivering quality legal services.
• An enthusiastic approach to business development and marketing, with the ability to build lasting client relationships.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Banking and Finance Solicitor with experience in Trade Finance, to join one of the UK's leading full‑service law firms. You'll work alongside highly regarded lawyers on complex, high‑value matters, gaining exceptional exposure to a broad range of high‑profile clients and transactions.

Apply now for confidential consideration or contact JMC Legal Recruitment to learn more about this excellent opportunity.