Structured Finance Associate

CompanyRutherford

LocationLondon Area, United Kingdom

Posted At1/2/2026

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Occupation Type

Finance and investment analysts and advisers

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£45,800 (£23.49 per hour)

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Description

Advise top-tier financial institutions and alternative capital providers on complex finance transactions
Collaborate across practices to deliver comprehensive legal and commercial solutions
Contribute to the growth of a high-performing structured finance team in London

Our client, a leading global law firm, is seeking a Structured Finance Associate to join their dynamic finance and real estate team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to work on sophisticated UK and European commercial real estate finance transactions in a thriving, collaborative environment.

Position Overview

As a Structured Finance Associate, you will play a key role in providing comprehensive, practical and business-oriented advice to a wide range of clients, including banks, life insurance companies, private equity sponsors, hedge funds, real estate funds, debt funds, REITs, BDCs, sovereign entities and pension vehicles. You will work closely with specialists from tax, restructuring and corporate practices to deliver high-quality, time-sensitive service to clients.

Responsibilities

Support debt capital markets transactions, including bond issuances and MTN/EMTN programmes.

Assist on securitisations, ABS and warehouse financing structures.

Draft and negotiate core financing documents and transaction agreements.

Coordinate cross-border workstreams with clients, counsel and internal teams.

Work on liability-management matters (consent solicitations, tenders, amendments).

Provide clear, commercial advice and help manage client relationships.

Requirements

Qualified lawyer with 2-6 years PQE
Capital markets, securitisation or finance experience from a strong firm.
Confident drafting and negotiation skills.
Strong academic background and excellent technical skills
Experience in securitisation (private or public), asset-backed securities, receivables financing, and/or asset-based lending