Associate - Derivatives and Structured Products

About the role

Freshfields' Global M&A and Capital (GMAC) practice, which covers corporate, finance and real estate, is recruiting an experienced Derivatives Lawyer for its London team. The derivatives and structured products team sits within the finance department and offers a balanced mix of transactional and advisory work across asset classes, jurisdictions and product types, advising banks, corporates, sponsors and other market participants.

Required profile

• Admitted as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales, or hold an equivalent common law qualification.
• Outstanding technical and commercial experience from a leading law firm (ideally 2-5 years PQE) within Derivatives.
• Strong academic record at degree and LPC level.
• Able to work as part of a team, supervise more junior lawyers and take on a high degree of responsibility.
• Proactive involvement in business development and knowledge management, and a willingness to mentor and share knowledge.
• Right to work in the UK, as offers are conditional on securing this.

Required skills

• Excellent technical skills, including drafting complex legal documents clearly and in plain English.
• Ability to anticipate client needs, analyse complex issues and manage competing demands and deadlines.
• Contribution to pitches and business development, and building networks.