Asset Finance Lawyer

About the job

A leading international law firm with a highly regarded asset finance practice is seeking a talented mid-level associate to join its London team.

The team advises a broad range of banks, lessors, financial institutions, airlines, leasing companies and corporate borrowers on complex, cross-border financing transactions. The practice is particularly recognised for its expertise in aviation finance, while also handling a diverse range of structured and asset-backed financing matters across multiple sectors.

The Role

You will work closely with partners and senior lawyers on a wide variety of sophisticated financing transactions, including:

• Aviation finance and leasing transactions, acting for lenders, lessors and airlines
• Cross-border secured and unsecured financing arrangements
• Operating leases, finance leases and sale-and-leaseback transactions
• Portfolio acquisitions, restructurings and asset-backed financings
• General corporate lending and structured finance matters involving high-value assets

The role offers significant client exposure, responsibility from an early stage, and the opportunity to work on high-profile international transactions across multiple jurisdictions.

Candidate Profile

• England & Wales qualified
• 3–7 years' PQE (guideline only; strong candidates outside this range will be considered)
• Trained and qualified at a leading City, US or international law firm
• Strong asset finance experience, ideally with exposure to aviation finance and leasing transactions
• Excellent technical drafting and transactional skills
• Strong academic background
• Commercially minded, proactive and capable of managing workstreams with increasing autonomy
• Comfortable working directly with clients and international counterparties

Why Apply?

• Join a well-established and highly respected international asset finance practice
• Work on complex, cross-border transactions for a premium client base
• Gain exposure to market-leading aviation finance and leasing matters
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture with direct partner access
• Strong platform for long-term career development and progression
• Competitive remuneration and benefits package

This opportunity would suit an ambitious associate looking to further develop their asset finance expertise within a high-performing international team and gain exposure to some of the most sophisticated transactions in the market.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch with vera.puttock@originlegal.co.uk