We are currently recruiting for a Derivatives & Structured Finance Associate to join our client's Finance department on a permanent basis.
The Derivatives & Structured Finance team, which forms part of International DCM, Derivatives and Securitization group within the Finance department is widely recognised as a leader in the markets in which it operates.
Role purpose
- We are looking to recruit junior transactional lawyers who are keen to expand and complement their existing skills and experience by working on a range of structured funding, liquidity, capital and arbitrage-driven transactions, involving capital markets and derivatives technology.
- Previous derivatives and structured finance experience, although desirable, is not a pre-requisite - more important is the ability to demonstrate strong legal, analytical, transaction execution and creative problem-solving skills
- The role will involve considerable responsibility and client contact with outstanding support from a well-developed training and support network.
Role and responsibilities
- Advise on generally large scale derivatives and/or structured financing transactions, acting for deal participants by advising on, structuring, documenting, negotiating and managing the execution of the transactions
- Broad derivatives work including equity financing and also structured finance work, such as repacks
- Drafting, reviewing and amending documentation
- Providing strategic guidance to clients
- Managing client expectations and project delivery appropriately
- Business development - development of personal plan, assistance with and implementation of business development campaign
Key requirements
- Qualified lawyer NQ -3 PQE
- Self-starter with the desire and ability to continuously acquire, build upon and share knowledge
- Sound experience of operating at associate level within a complex international organisation
- Excellent communication, professionalism and interpersonal skills
- Organised and methodical approach to work
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Interlink for a confidential discussion.
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- Please Note: Due to the high volume of applications we are currently receiving we are unable to contact applicants who have been unsuccessful