Derivatives Associate Solicitor

Job description

Derivatives & Structured Products Associate

London

£120,000 – £140,000+ (DOE)

Eclectic Recruitment is working with a top-tier international law firm to recruit a Derivatives & Structured Products Associate to join their busy Debt Capital Markets team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong lawyer looking to develop their career within a market-leading practice.

The Role

You will work as part of a high-performing team advising clients on a broad range of derivatives and structured products matters, including:

• Establishing and updating on- and off-balance sheet structured products programmes
• Securitised and OTC derivatives
• Hedging arrangements as part of structured finance transactions
• Structured repo and securities lending arrangements
• Repackagings
• Regulatory advice connected to the above

This is a hands-on role offering exposure to complex, high-value transactions with both UK and international clients.

Candidate Specification

• Qualified solicitor with 1–3 years post-qualification experience (or equivalent)
• Experience gained at a top-tier law firm is essential
• Strong academic background with excellent written communication and drafting skills
• Outstanding technical expertise in derivatives, structured products and related finance law
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain client and team relationships
• Commercial awareness and understanding of clients’ business drivers
• Motivated, reliable, flexible, and able to perform effectively under pressure
• Strong project management, organisational skills, and attention to detail

Why Apply?

• Join a prestigious international law firm with a global Debt Capital Markets and Structured Finance practice
• Work on complex, high-profile transactions with international exposure
• Competitive salary band of £120,000 – £140,000+ depending on experience
• Supportive, collaborative team culture with clear career development opportunities
• Flexible and agile working arrangements, including hybrid working

Working Hours & Benefits

• Standard hours: 35 hours per week, 9:30am – 5:30pm (additional hours as required)
• Up to 40% remote working

Eclectic Recruitment endeavours to respond to all applicants; however, if you have not heard back within 10 days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

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