Structured Finance Associate

Buchanan Law; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious US law firm is seeking a Structured Finance Associate/Senior Associate to join its dynamic Finance team in London. This exciting role offers the chance to work on high-profile, complex transactions for a global client base. With a focus on structured finance, securitization, and leveraged finance, you'll collaborate with top-tier clients and gain unparalleled exposure to market-leading work. The firm emphasizes career development, mentorship from market-leading partners, and a collaborative environment that values work-life balance. This is a unique opportunity to advance your career in a top-tier legal setting.

Benefits

Clear progression prospects

Competitive salary

Career development programs

International secondment opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Focus on work-life balance

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of post-qualification experience in structured finance.
• Strong technical knowledge and drafting expertise.

Responsibilities

• Structuring and executing complex structured finance deals.
• Advising international clients across various sectors.

Skills

Structured Finance

Securitization

Leveraged Finance

Capital Markets Transactions

Client Relationship Management

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Post-Qualification Experience (4-8 years)

Job description

Job Description

A prestigious US law firm with a leading global presence is seeking an experienced Structured Finance Associate/Senior Associate (4-8 PQE, England & Wales qualified) to join its dynamic Finance team in London.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile, complex structured finance transactions for a global client base, including blue-chip international corporates, investment banks, and private equity firms. The firm’s London office offers unparalleled exposure to market-leading work in syndicated lending, securitization, repackaging transactions, and other sophisticated financial products.

Associates in the team are regularly involved in:

• Structuring and executing complex structured finance deals
• Securitization, leveraged finance, and capital markets transactions
• Advising top-tier international clients in sectors such as technology, energy, retail, and finance
• Cross-border transactions with high visibility across jurisdictions
• Working alongside highly regarded partners with direct client interaction

Offering:

• Clear progression prospects and mentorship from market-leading partners
• Exposure to major international blue-chip clients from day one
• Competitive salary and a strong benefits package, in line with US pay scales
• Career development programs and opportunities for international secondments
• A collaborative and inclusive working environment with a focus on work-life balance

Candidate Profile:

• 4-8 years’ post-qualification experience in structured finance or a related field
• England & Wales qualified or equivalent common law jurisdiction
• Experience at a leading international, US, or City firm
• Strong technical knowledge, commercial awareness, and drafting expertise
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong client relationships

This is a unique opportunity for a structured finance associate or senior associate to join a top-tier US law firm and work on complex, high-profile transactions with global impact.