Job Title: Transaction Specialist
Location: London
Firm: Top Tier US Law Firm
The Opportunity
A leading US law firm is seeking a bright and capable Transaction Specialist to join its London office. This is a unique opportunity for a legally trained professional with experience gained within a banking environment to transition into a prestigious private practice setting while continuing to work on complex, high value transactions.
The successful candidate will work closely with partners, associates, and clients on a broad range of matters across M&A, leveraged finance, real estate finance, and transaction management, supporting deals from initial structuring through to completion.
Key Responsibilities
* Supporting on the execution of complex corporate and finance transactions, including M&A, leveraged finance, and real estate finance matters
* Providing hands-on transaction management support, coordinating timelines, tracking deliverables, and managing deal documentation
* Assisting with preparation and review of conditions precedent and closing documentation
* Coordinating signing and closing processes, including execution logistics and post-completion tasks
* Liaising with clients, lenders, internal legal teams, and external counsel across multiple jurisdictions
* Supporting due diligence processes and managing virtual data rooms
* Drafting ancillary documents, checklists, and transaction summaries
* Maintaining accurate transaction records and supporting internal knowledge management
Candidate Profile
* Experience gained in a legal or transaction support role within a bank or financial institution
* Exposure to M&A, leveraged finance, real estate finance, or broader transaction management work
* Bright and capable individual with excellent academics
* Strong understanding of deal processes and documentation within a financial or legal environment
* Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines
* Excellent attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused approach
* Strong communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders
Why Apply
* Opportunity to join an elite US law firm in a specialist transactional role
* Work on high profile, complex cross-border deals
* Broad exposure across corporate and finance transactions
* Collaborative and high performing team environment
* Competitive salary and benefits package with strong long term career prospects