Senior Structured Finance Counsel – London

Buchanan; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Buchanan seeks a Structured Finance lawyer to join its London Finance practice. The role focuses on sophisticated securitisation transactions within a lean, partner-led team offering high responsibility and direct client contact.

Ideal candidates have 3–7 PQE with clearStructured Finance experience and strong drafting and transaction-management abilities. This specialist role offers growth in a premier UK firm.

Qualifications

• Approximately 3-7PQE with clear Structured Finance and securitisation expertise.
• Experience in a highly regarded Structured Finance practice.
• Strong knowledge of securitisation and asset-backed financing structures.
• Capable of explaining personal role and responsibility on past transactions.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and transaction-management skills.
• Commercially minded and comfortable working directly with clients.

Responsibilities

• Advise on securitisations, asset-backed financings and related structured transactions.
• Take responsibility for significant transaction workstreams from an early stage.
• Draft, review and negotiate complex financing documentation.
• Manage matters proactively with appropriate partner oversight.
• Coordinate with clients, counterparties, advisers and internal specialists.
• Gain exposure to transactions from structuring through closing.
• Supervise junior lawyers where appropriate.
• Contribute to client relationships and growth of the practice.

Job description

Buchanan seeks a Structured Finance lawyer to join its London Finance practice. The role focuses on sophisticated securitisation transactions within a lean, partner-led team offering high responsibility and direct client contact.

Ideal candidates have 3–7 PQE with clearStructured Finance experience and strong drafting and transaction-management abilities. This specialist role offers growth in a premier UK firm.