Derivatives & Structured Products Associate

London

£120,000 – £140,000+ (DOE)

Eclectic Recruitment is working with a top-tier international law firm to recruit a Derivatives & Structured Products Associate to join their busy Debt Capital Markets team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong lawyer looking to develop their career within a market-leading practice.

The Role

You will work as part of a high-performing team advising clients on a broad range of derivatives and structured products matters, including:

• Establishing and updating on- and off-balance sheet structured products programmes
• Securitised and OTC derivatives
• Hedging arrangements as part of structured finance transactions
• Structured repo and securities lending arrangements
• Repackagings
• Regulatory advice connected to the above

This is a hands-on role offering exposure to complex, high-value transactions with both UK and international clients.

Candidate Specification

• Qualified solicitor with 1–3 years post-qualification experience (or equivalent)
• Experience gained at a top-tier law firm is essential
• Strong academic background with excellent written communication and drafting skills
• Outstanding technical expertise in derivatives, structured products and related finance law
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain client and team relationships
• Commercial awareness and understanding of clients’ business drivers
• Motivated, reliable, flexible, and able to perform effectively under pressure
• Strong project management, organisational skills, and attention to detail

Why Apply?

• Join a prestigious international law firm with a global Debt Capital Markets and Structured Finance practice
• Work on complex, high-profile transactions with international exposure
• Competitive salary band of £120,000 – £140,000+ depending on experience
• Supportive, collaborative team culture with clear career development opportunities
• Flexible and agile working arrangements, including hybrid working

Working Hours & Benefits

• Standard hours: 35 hours per week, 9:30am – 5:30pm (additional hours as required)
• Up to 40% remote working

Eclectic Recruitment endeavours to respond to all applicants; however, if you have not heard back within 10 days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.