About the Job

Are you a structured finance lawyer ready for your next challenge?

Do you have a strong background in securitisation and fund finance?

Interested in joining a high-performing legal team supporting complex, cross-border transactions?

The Client

We’re working with a global financial institution seeking a Senior Legal Counsel (4+ PQE) to join its Structured Finance Legal team. The successful candidate will support a wide range of structured finance transactions, including private securitisations, back-leverage facilities, and fund financing arrangements.

This is an ideal role for a lawyer looking to work in a fast-paced environment with direct exposure to high-profile deals and close collaboration with business stakeholders.

The Role

This role involves providing high-quality legal support to the Structured Finance and broader Capital Markets teams. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading on the structuring, negotiation, and execution of financing documentation for securitisation and fund finance transactions.
• Advising on legal and regulatory developments — with a particular focus on UK/EU Securitisation Regulation.
• Managing relationships with external counsel, balancing legal risk with commercial outcomes.
• Collaborating closely with origination teams, credit, compliance, and internal legal colleagues across global offices.
• Engaging in the full deal lifecycle — from initial structuring to execution and post-transaction support.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• 4+ years of post-qualification experience in structured finance, with strong exposure to securitisation and asset-backed lending.
• Trained and qualified at a recognised city law firm
• Proficiency in LMA-style documentation and a solid understanding of securitisation regulations.
• Fund finance experience (e.g. subscription lines, NAV facilities) is a plus.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive compensation package
• Hybrid working model
• Exposure to high-value cross-border transactions
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, high-calibre legal team with global reach

For more information, please contact Luke Masih on luke.masih@thesjp.co.uk