Transaction Lawyer
3 weeks ago
The Structured Finance team at A&O Shearman is a leader in the markets it operates, with top-tier rankings from Legal 500 and Chambers. The team has won numerous awards for its deals and transactions.
In a rapidly changing legal environment, our team is considered a thought leader, driving innovation and complex transaction structuring. We are looking for junior-level transactional lawyers to join our team and work on structured finance transactions involving capital markets, securitisation, derivatives, and banking technology.
Although we prefer applicants with experience in structured capital markets transactions, our team is diverse and welcomes applications from those with backgrounds in General Finance, General Capital Markets, or Structured/Project Finance or Real Estate finance. Strong legal, analytical, transaction execution, and creative problem-solving skills are essential, as market-specific skills can be developed within the team environment.
The role involves significant responsibility and client contact, with outstanding support from a well-developed training and development network. We offer a competitive salary package and unparalleled training opportunities along with the support of one of the world's leading finance practices.
Job Description and Responsibilities:- Advise on large-scale structured financing transactions, acting for deal participants by advising on structuring, documenting, negotiating, and managing transaction execution.
- Drafting, reviewing, and amending documentation.
- Providing strategic guidance to clients.
- Managing client expectations and project delivery.
- Business development - developing personal plans and assisting with business development campaigns.
- Legal research.
We require a qualified lawyer (NQ-2PQE) with self-motivation, the desire to continuously acquire knowledge, and the ability to share that knowledge effectively. Experience in operating at an associate level within a complex international organisation is necessary. Strong commercial acumen, the ability to deliver creative solutions, excellent communication skills, prioritisation, organisational, and project management skills are also required.
Key Benefits:- Competitive salary: £80,000 - £120,000 per annum.
- A wide range of benefits including occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources, free apps, health and wellbeing services, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans, and online discounts and lifestyle management services.
- Hybrid working policy allowing up to 40% of working time to be spent remotely.
A&O Shearman recognises the value of flexible working and diversity in the workplace. If you require additional support during the recruitment process due to a disability or health condition, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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