Derivatives & Structured Finance Associate (NQ-3 PQE)

We are currently recruiting for a Derivatives & Structured Finance Associate to join our Finance department on a permanent basis.

Department purpose

The Derivatives & Structured Finance team, which forms part of International DCM, Derivatives and Securitization group within our Finance department is widely recognised as a leader in the markets in which it operates. Legal 500 and Chambers both rank us as a top tier practice and the group regularly wins awards itself and for the deals in which it is involved.

In a rapidly changing legal and regulatory environment, we are considered thought leaders in the market, at the forefront of structuring increasingly complex and innovative transactions. The group has expanded over the past few years and has a positive outlook for future growth. We are regularly engaged in transactions in the UK, across the rest of Europe, the US, the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand., 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.,

• 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


• Legal research
  
  Although we are seeking applicants who ideally would have some experience in structured derivatives and/or capital markets transactions/ISDA documentation more generally, the Derivatives & Structured Finance team is home to many lawyers who have previously worked in a wide-range of disciplines and accordingly we welcome applications from those who may currently be based within General Finance, General Capital Markets, and Structured/Project Finance or Real Estate finance. Therefore, 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, as market-specific skills and experience can be developed in the collegiate team environment as part of the role. The role will involve considerable responsibility and client contact with outstanding support from a well-developed training and support network., 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


• Strong commercial/business acumen with the ability to deliver creative and pragmatic solutions and advice


• Strong legal and analytical skills


• Proven prioritisation, organisational and project management skills


• Excellent communication, professionalism and interpersonal skills


• Organised and methodical approach to work


• High level of accuracy and attention to detail


• Ability to work within a fast paced environment and meet deadlines


• Positive attitude and style with both clients and fee-earners


• Proactive and confident with a high level of initiative
  
  A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with 47 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.


We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.

Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing.

What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.

We can offer you a competitive salary package and unrivalled training and development opportunities along with the support of one of the leading finance practices in the world., We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, 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.

We recognise the value of flexible working and embraces hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do however remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together.