Derivatives Lawyer

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We’re working with a top‑tier international law firm that’s looking to hire a Derivatives & Structured Products Associate into its highly regarded Debt Capital Markets team in London.

This is a standout opportunity to join a globally integrated practice known for handling complex, high‑value structured finance and derivatives transactions for leading financial institutions and corporates worldwide.

You’ll join a collaborative, high‑performing team advising on a wide range of sophisticated matters across structured finance and derivatives. The role offers genuine exposure to complex cross‑border work, strong partner access, and excellent long‑term development prospects.

The team values technical excellence, commercial awareness, and a genuinely supportive culture.

• On‑and off‑balance sheet structured products programmes
• Securitised and OTC derivatives
• Hedging arrangements linked to structured finance transactions
• Structured repo and securities lending transactions
• Repackagings
• Regulatory advice relating to the above

• Strong grounding in derivatives and structured products work
• A proactive approach to developing technical expertise
• Awareness of legal and regulatory developments impacting the market
• Motivated, reliable and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Confident working both independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable taking ownership of tasks and seeing matters through to completion
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Commercially aware with a strong understanding of client drivers
• Able to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues
• Interested in developing sector knowledge and contributing to business development
• Cost‑conscious and thoughtful in approach to matter management

• 35‑hour working week (9:30am–5:30pm, with flexibility where required)
• Hybrid working model – up to 40% remote, 60% office‑based
• Agile and flexible working encouraged

• Work on high‑quality, international matters
• Join a collaborative and well‑supported team
• Develop long‑term expertise in derivatives and structured products
• Progress within a firm that genuinely invests in its people

If you would like to be considered please send your CV to charlo

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Legal

Industry: Law Practice