Associate - Finance (Energy/Sport)

This Top 20 international law firm is looking to hire a 1-3 PQE Finance Associate in the City of London, working directly with the Co-Head of the firm's Finance & Financial Regulation Group gaining unrivalled experience including the chance to gain experience in the Energy and Sports sectors.

The Firm

This global law firm has a clear idea of how they want to work, which is driven by tech innovation and geographical cohesion to deliver client wins. They are currently working with 50 of the Fortune Top 100 companies, with 75% of clients having a long-standing relationship of over 5 years with the firm. They have created a niche in becoming a go-to international law firm for companies being changed by technology and the digital world. Whether traditional businesses are leveraging cutting-edge technology or start-ups that are challenging the status quo, this firm has positioned itself geographically and with its expertise to perfectly service the frontier of technology and other modern sectors.

The firm offers client and office secondment opportunities, taking advantage of its strong presence in places like Asia, the Middle East, and mainland Europe. Clients benefit from its truly international approach, with around 90% of its major clients working with multiple offices seamlessly across jurisdictions.

A USP of this firm, among many, includes the quality of training, the complexity of work, and partner approachability. There's not a stuffy corporate culture, and they want to maintain a friendly and down-to-earth working environment for their lawyers while operating at a high level in the City/International law firm sphere.

Their lawyers are typically arranged in groups that focus on key industries and sectors. This structure drives the firm to develop and maintain high-level expertise in practice areas and geographic regions that serve the needs of its client base.

This firm offers flexible and hybrid working to all lawyers and are widely regarded as a perfect match for City lawyers looking for a brilliant culture where they enable real balance between work and home life.

The Role
This is a standout opportunity for a 1-3 PQE Finance Associate in the City of London, to join a leadingTop 20 international law firm.
The work will involve working with lenders and borrowers on transactions ranging from acquisition finance, sports finance and real estate finance to asset-based lending. Football finance in particular is a strong specialism for this partner who you will be supporting heavily.
They also act for various banks and clubs on cross border and domestic transfer and media financings.
The Ideal Candidate:

• You will have 1-3 years of PQE.
  • strong City level Finance experience is a must, sector experience can be taught in the role
• You will have strong organisational skills.
• You will have enthusiasm for intellectually challenging work.

Benefits

• Market-leading salary and excellent benefits package
• A clear and structured progression path.
• A bonus structure where you can earn 30% on top of your basic salary.
• A flexible and friendly working environment with a supportive team culture.
• Exposure to large, high-profile and international work.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Finance Associate to join this Top 20 law firm in London.
Apply now for immediate consideration, or feel free to contact Charlie Simpkin at JMC Legal Recruitment for a confidential conversation.