Structured Finance Associate

Rutherford Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm is seeking a Structured Finance Associate in London to join their dynamic finance and real estate team. The role involves drafting and negotiating complex loan agreements, managing deal teams, and advising clients on sophisticated commercial real estate finance transactions. Ideal candidates will have 2-6 years of PQE and extensive experience in relevant finance areas.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-6 years PQE required.
• Experience in loan-on-asset financings and loan-on-loan financings.
• Experience in securitisation and asset-backed securities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate complex loan agreements.
• Manage deal teams ensuring smooth transaction processes.
• Advise top-tier financial institutions on finance transactions.

Skills

Drafting and negotiating complex loan agreements

Managing deal teams

Engaging with legal and commercial counterparties

Contributing to client relationships

Advising on complex finance transactions

Education

Qualified lawyer with 2-6 years PQE

Strong academic background

Job description

Our client

A leading global law firm, is seeking a Structured Finance Associate to join their dynamic finance and real estate team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to work on sophisticated UK and European commercial real estate finance transactions in a thriving, collaborative environment.

Position Overview

As a Structured Finance Associate, you will play a key role in providing comprehensive, practical and business-oriented advice to a wide range of clients, including banks, life insurance companies, private equity sponsors, hedge funds, real estate funds, debt funds, REITs, BDCs, sovereign entities and pension vehicles. You will work closely with specialists from tax, restructuring and corporate practices to deliver high-quality, time-sensitive service to clients.

Main Duties

• Draft and negotiate complex loan agreements and intercreditor agreements

• Identify security perimeters and oversee the drafting and negotiation of security documentation

• Manage deal teams, including local counsel, ensuring smooth transaction processes

• Engage with legal and commercial counterparties with confidence and clarity

• Diligence assets and document the sale of assets on repo lines

• Contribute to the development of client relationships and new business opportunities

• Advise top-tier financial institutions and alternative capital providers on complex finance transactions

• Collaborate across practices to deliver comprehensive legal and commercial solutions

• Contribute to the growth of a high-performing structured finance team in London

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with 2-6 years PQE

• Extensive experience in loan-on-asset financings and some experience in loan-on-loan financings

• Strong academic background and excellent technical skills

• Experience in securitisation (private or public), asset-backed securities, receivables financing, and/or asset-based lending

For more information about this position, please get in touch with Rebecca Collins.
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Phone: [phone]
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