Senior Solicitor - Structured Finance Associate

Senior Solicitor - Structured Finance Associate (4-6+ PQE)

Location: City of London Department: Legal - Capital Markets Estimated Salary Range: £160,000 - £200,000 (plus bonus)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal associate to join our clients market-leading Capital Markets practice in the City of London. This senior position offers the opportunity to lead complex structured finance transactions and play a key role in practice development.

• Lead and manage complex structured finance transactions including CLOs, ABS, RMBS, and CMBS
• Structure and execute sophisticated capital relief transactions and insurance-linked products
• Draft and negotiate complex transaction documents independently
• Supervise and mentor junior associates and trainees
• Manage client relationships and serve as primary point of contact
• Contribute to business development and practice growth initiatives
• Provide strategic advice on complex legal and commercial issues

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 4-6+ years PQE
• Substantial experience in structured finance transactions
• Proven expertise in CLOs, ABS, RMBS, CMBS, or similar products
• Strong understanding of warehouse financing and repackaging transactions
• Outstanding academic credentials from leading institutions
• Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills

• Fully qualified solicitor with at least 4 years PQE
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex transactions independently
• Strong project management and team leadership skills
• Strategic thinking and commercial awareness
• Excellence in client relationship management
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to mentoring and developing junior lawyers
• Business development aptitude and networking skills

• Competitive bonus structure
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• 25 days annual leave
• Professional development support
• Gym membership subsidy
• Private dental insurance
• Season ticket loan