BCL Legal
Banking and Finance - Principal Associate
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We are working on behalf of a leading UK law firm to recruit an experienced Transactional Finance Lawyer (8+ PQE) into a specialist guarantees and structured risk finance practice in London.
This is a rare opportunity to join a market-leading team operating at the intersection of banking, insurance, and structured credit, advising global clients on high-value, cross-border transactions. The role
You will join a highly regarded team acting for global insurance clients on the structuring and execution of guarantee and on-demand bond facilities across domestic and international markets.
Key work includes: Facility agreements and related financing documentation Recourse and credit support arrangements Guarantee / on-demand bond drafting and structuring Security and intercreditor arrangements Risk participation and sharing structures LMA-style documentation
You will also gain exposure to credit distress, restructuring scenarios, and claims management, working alongside specialist colleagues across related practice areas.
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Why this role? This is a genuinely distinctive opportunity to step into a specialist, high-performing platform with strong client relationships and deep sector expertise in the guarantees and structured finance market. You will be joining a team known for: Technical excellence and high-quality work Long-standing relationships with global insurance and financial institutions A collaborative, commercially focused culture Exposure to complex, international mandates
What’s in it for you Competitive salary and benefits package Sustainable billing expectations (c. 1,350 hours per annum) Genuine long-term progression potential, including clear partnership prospects Market-leading platform in the guarantees and structured finance space High-quality, complex international work with global clients Strong partner access, mentoring, and career development focus
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What you will bring We are seeking an 8+ PQE lawyer currently operating within a Magic Circle, Silver Circle, or top-tier US law firm, with experience in: Banking & finance Structured finance Project finance Or other complex transactional finance disciplines
Exposure to guarantees, bonding, or insurance-linked financing structures would be beneficial but is not essential, with full training provided.
You will be: Commercial and solutions-focused Strong in managing complex transactions Confident building client relationships A collaborative and dependable team player Able to perform well under pressure with high-quality output
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