Structured Finance Lawyer - People, Performance & Resourcing
A rare opportunity has arisen for a qualified lawyer to step into a strategic, high-impact role within the London office of a leading international law firm.
This position sits directly alongside a high-performing transactional practice and is designed for a lawyer who wants to stay close to complex legal work, talented people and the commercial realities of a busy team, while moving away from the traditional fee-earning track.
You will be embedded within a specialist finance group, working closely with partners, associates and trainees. The role combines lawyer development, performance support, team resourcing, training coordination and broader strategic input into how the practice grows and operates.
This is an ideal move for a lawyer who enjoys the people side of practice as much as the technical side, and who is interested in shaping careers, supporting team performance and helping a top-tier practice run at its best.
The firm is a globally recognised law firm with a standout reputation for complex cross-border work, known for the quality of its finance practice, international reach and high-calibre client base. The London office is well established, ambitious and deeply integrated into the wider global platform.
The role will involve:
* building a strong understanding of the practice, its people, workflows and client demands
* working with partners on lawyer allocation across matters, balancing workload and development needs
* supporting performance review processes for associates, counsel and trainees
* helping identify training and development priorities across the team
* advising lawyers on progression, performance and career development
* supporting tailored inductions for new joiners and trainees
* partnering with HR and leadership on recruitment, retention, team support and exits
* contributing to wider projects around benchmarking, change and team effectiveness
The ideal background:
* qualified lawyer with at least 5 years' experience in practice
* ideally from structured finance, alternative investments or another busy transactional discipline
* credible with senior lawyers and confident operating in a high-performing legal environment
* strong interpersonal and communication skills
* highly organised, commercially aware and proactive
* someone who enjoys people, performance and the broader mechanics of a successful legal team
This is a genuinely different opportunity for a lawyer who wants to remain in the legal world, in a sophisticated and intellectually strong environment, but in a role with a different kind of impact.
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