Transaction Specialist

Job description

Job Title: Transaction Specialist

Location: London

Firm: Top Tier US Law Firm

The Opportunity

A leading US law firm is seeking a bright and capable Transaction Specialist to join its London office. This is a unique opportunity for a legally trained professional with experience gained within a banking environment to transition into a prestigious private practice setting while continuing to work on complex, high value transactions.

The successful candidate will work closely with partners, associates, and clients on a broad range of matters across M&A, leveraged finance, real estate finance, and transaction management, supporting deals from initial structuring through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting on the execution of complex corporate and finance transactions, including M&A, leveraged finance, and real estate finance matters
• Providing hands-on transaction management support, coordinating timelines, tracking deliverables, and managing deal documentation
• Assisting with preparation and review of conditions precedent and closing documentation
• Coordinating signing and closing processes, including execution logistics and post-completion tasks
• Liaising with clients, lenders, internal legal teams, and external counsel across multiple jurisdictions
• Supporting due diligence processes and managing virtual data rooms
• Drafting ancillary documents, checklists, and transaction summaries
• Maintaining accurate transaction records and supporting internal knowledge management

Candidate Profile

• Experience gained in a legal or transaction support role within a bank or financial institution
• Exposure to M&A, leveraged finance, real estate finance, or broader transaction management work
• Bright and capable individual with excellent academics
• Strong understanding of deal processes and documentation within a financial or legal environment
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused approach
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders

Why Apply

• Opportunity to join an elite US law firm in a specialist transactional role
• Work on high profile, complex cross-border deals
• Broad exposure across corporate and finance transactions
• Collaborative and high performing team environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package with strong long term career prospects

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

18-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English