Derivatives Associate – London (0–3 PQE)
Our international firm client is seeking a bright and motivated junior associate to join its London-based Derivatives team — part of a broader, market-leading Financial Markets & Products practice.
Working closely with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the US, this team advises on the full spectrum of OTC derivative products, with a particular focus on finance-linked hedging within asset, project, and acquisition financings. You can expect exposure to sophisticated cross-border work, including secured and unsecured derivatives, pre-hedging and deal-contingent arrangements, restructurings, and syndications.
This position will suit a technically strong, commercially minded lawyer looking to deepen their derivatives expertise within a genuinely collaborative international platform. You will work closely with top-tier finance and regulatory specialists on complex structured transactions, frequently involving innovative hedging strategies across multiple jurisdictions.
Requirements:
* You must be an England & Wales-qualified solicitor with 0–3 years’ PQE gained within a respected derivatives or structured finance team.
* Strong grounding in ISDA documentation, credit support and security arrangements.
* Experience with LMA-based facility and intercreditor agreements advantageous.
* Excellent academics and a proactive, client-focused mindset.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a junior lawyer to develop a broad derivatives skill set within a highly regarded, growth-oriented team, offering direct client exposure, cross-border collaboration, and high-calibre work across key global markets.
To find out more about this role and others we are handling, please get in touch in complete confidence. Either send your CV to david.vondadelszen@jamesonlegal.com or call David on +44 7860 774391 for a confidential discussion.