Social, Sustainable and Green Finance Managing Associate

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

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking a Finance Solicitor to join their top Social, Sustainable and Green Finance team. With a focus on high-value matters and a supportive environment, this role offers strong business development opportunities. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years PQE and a genuine enthusiasm for making an impact in the finance sector.

Benefits

Professional development

Flexible working

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Be a qualified solicitor with at least 5 years' PQE, gained at a comparable law firm.
• Strong technical finance skills matter more than prior sector experience.
• Genuinely enthusiastic about business development.

Responsibilities

• Focus on a range of high-value and complex environmental, social and green matters.
• Advise a diverse range of clients, including housing associations and investors.
• Support junior fee earners, providing supervision and guidance.

Skills

Qualified solicitor

Strong technical finance skills

Business development enthusiasm

Education

5+ years PQE

Job description

Social, Sustainable and Green Finance Managing Associate | 5+ PQE | Top 25 UK Law Firm

Are you a motivated Finance Solicitor with an interest in environmental, social and green matters? This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading international law firm in London, where you will have the chance to develop your career within a highly respected team.

About the Firm

This Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked firm has created a strong reputation for delivering high quality outcomes across their domestic and international client base of HNW individuals, multi-national corporations, financial institutions and public authorities. With a full-service expertise across Financial Services, Energy, Real Estate, Technology, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Client and many more! They have built an esteemed reputation throughout its 250-year history, putting them in good stead to compete with some of the world's biggest firms. Despite its impressive global footprint, the firm retains a close-knit, collegiate environment, placing genuine emphasis on employee development and wellbeing. With a culture built around their three core values of quality, imagination and impact, you will be part of a supportive, collaborative firm that encourages authenticity, innovation and personal growth. With a strong UK presence and an expanding international reach, the firm continues to attract top legal minds through its commitment to innovation, diversity, and flexible working. It has earned a reputation as an employer of choice, offering its lawyers both challenging work and the space to thrive.

The Role

Joining the firm's market leading Social, Sustainable and Green Finance team, you'll focus on a range of high-value and complex environmental, social and green matters. From decarbonisation efforts and revolutionising social housing to bond issues, private placements, syndicated & bilateral loans, and sustainability-linked financing. Advising a diverse range of clients, including housing associations, registered providers, funders and investors.

You will become a key part within this high performing, cohesive and busy team. Contributing to the growth of the practice by building and maintaining strong client relationships, alongside working closely with other teams and disciplines to deliver seamless, multidisciplinary advice.

There is genuine continuous development, where you will be encouraged to take on high levels of responsibility and can expect to take a leading role on most matters. 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.

With increasing demand and significant team growth, this is an excellent time to step into a senior role where your voice and expertise will be valued.

What makes this opportunity stand out

• Become part of one of the UK's largest and most respected Social, Sustainable & Green Finance teams, acting for every major funder and investor in the sector.
• Join an award-winning, globally recognised firm praised for outstanding client service and an exceptional, people‑focused culture.
• Benefit from a collegiate, supportive environment with genuine investment in professional development, wellbeing and flexible working.
• Work on cutting‑edge, high‑impact matters. From decarbonisation and social housing transformation to complex financings, bonds and sustainability‑linked deals.
• Step into a senior role with immediate responsibility, strong business development opportunities and the chance to mentor junior lawyers within a rapidly growing team.

Requirements

• Be a qualified solicitor with at least 5 years' PQE, gained at a comparable law firm, showcasing a proven track record of expertise and experience within this sector.
• Strong technical finance skills matter more than prior sector experience but a clear interest in impact finance is essential.
• Able to lead complex transactions and collaborate across teams to deliver seamless, high‑quality advice.
• Genuinely enthusiastic about business development, with the drive to build client relationships and support practice growth.

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