Job title: Asset Finance
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Location: London, UK
Job published: 05-06-2025
Job ID: 72025
Contact name: Emma Zacharopoulou
Phone number: +447458162904
Contact email: emma@huntersavage.com

Job Description

 Asset Finance Associate (3+ PQE)

Description:
We are hiring for our client, a global law firm with a market-leading finance practice, who are seeking to appoint an experienced Asset Finance Associate (3+ PQE) to join their London office. This opportunity is ideal for someone looking to work at the forefront of asset finance, advising on complex, cross-border transactions across a range of sectors including aviation, shipping, rail and infrastructure.

As a key member of the team, the successful Asset Finance Associate will play an integral role in high-value transactions, supporting institutional clients, global lessors, and banks, while gaining exposure to some of the most prominent deals in the market.


Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

  1. High-calibre global firm

  2. Work on complex international asset finance matters, including aviation and infrastructure

  3. Career progression and personal development supported by an inclusive and high-performing team


The Role:

  • Advise on structured and asset finance transactions, including cross-border leasing, secured lending and export credit arrangements

  • Support partners and senior associates in structuring and negotiating complex deals

  • Maintain and develop client relationships with key international stakeholders

  • Work collaboratively across practice groups and jurisdictions on large-scale financings

  • Contribute to knowledge management, business development and precedent improvement


The Person:

  • Qualified solicitor with 3+ years’ post-qualified experience in asset finance or related areas

  • Background in a recognised finance practice, ideally with international exposure

  • Strong technical expertise in structured finance and transactional law

  • Confident communicator with the ability to work closely with clients and cross-border teams

  • Driven, proactive and solutions-focused with strong commercial awareness


The Rewards:

  • Highly competitive salary and benefits package

  • Opportunities for secondments and international collaboration

  • Exposure to high-profile mandates in a dynamic, supportive environment

  • Hybrid working options and strong commitment to work/life balance


Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage?

For further information and to apply for this Asset Finance Associate job, please contact Emma Zacharopoulou. Visit our website for a full list of legal opportunities across the UK & Ireland.

At Hunter Savage, our specialist recruitment consultancy is built on deep market insight, strong relationships, and a clear understanding of sector-specific career pathways.

Salary is typically negotiable and should be considered a guideline, depending on experience.
We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on the calibre of response.

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