Banking and Finance Lawyer (Derivatives and Structured Finance)

City of London Permanent View Job Description
A leading international law firm is seeking a talented and driven lawyer to join its Finance practice, focusing on Derivatives and Structured Finance. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex and high-value transactions across a broad spectrum of financial products and structures.
  • Leading work with a top tier firm
  • Opportunity for growth and progression

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a well-established legal department within a large organisation operating in the professional services industry. The company is known for delivering exceptional client service and handling high-profile cases across various sectors.

Job Description

You will be part of a dynamic team advising a diverse client base, including major global banks, corporates, investment funds, and asset managers. The work spans:

  • OTC derivatives (commodity, credit, FX, equity, fund, interest rate)
  • Structured products and insurance-linked structures
  • Securities financing (repo, stock lending, structured repo)
  • Strategic equity transactions (margin loans, TRS facilities, synthetic products)
  • Prime brokerage, clearing, custody, and collateral arrangements
  • Regulatory advice (EMIR, SFTR) and distressed investment scenarios
  • Structured credit, securitisation, and energy/project finance-linked derivatives
  • You'll collaborate closely with other specialist teams across the firm, including tax, real estate, and international offices, to deliver integrated solutions.

The Successful Applicant

  • 2-5 years PQE with strong academic credentials
  • Solid experience in derivatives; exposure to securitisation, structured finance, or energy/project finance is a plus
  • Commercially minded with a proactive approach
  • Strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills
  • Desire to contribute to the growth and development of the practice

What's on Offer

  • High-profile work with top-tier clients
  • Opportunities for career development and progression
  • Competitive remuneration and benefits
Contact
Nick Barker
Quote job ref
JN-092025-6843410
Phone number
+442072692103

Job summary

Job function
Banking & Financial Services
Subsector
Debt / Structured Finance
Sector
Business Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nick Barker
Consultant phone
+442072692103
Job reference
JN-092025-6843410