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Senior Associate Capital Markets

LJ Recruitment


Job Location:

London - UK

Yearly Salary: £ £ 65000 - 85000
Posted: 14 August 2026 (28 days ago)
Application Deadline: 11 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Associate / Principal Associate - Financial Services & Capital Markets

Location: London

PQE: 4 years

Role: Full-Time Hybrid

A leading law firm is seeking a Senior/Principal Associate (4 PQE) to join its Financial Services & Capital Markets team in London. Advising UK and international clients youll handle equity capital markets investment funds fundraisings public company transactions and regulatory matters with excellent training high-quality work and long-term career progression.

About the Role
  • Advise listed companies investment funds and financial institutions on capital markets transactions.

  • Handle IPOs fundraisings placings rights issues and listings.

  • Advise on public company governance disclosure and regulatory matters.

  • Advise investment funds on launches fundraisings and restructurings.

  • Manage transactions including cross-border and multi-disciplinary teams.

  • Develop client relationships and support business development.

  • Mentor junior lawyers.

Essential
  • Qualified solicitor with 4 PQE in corporate capital markets or financial services.

  • Strong capital markets and corporate transaction experience.

  • Excellent drafting negotiation and transaction management skills.

  • Commercially minded with strong client-handling abilities.

  • Organised collaborative and proactive.

Desirable
  • Listed company and/or investment fund experience.

  • IPO fundraising or equity capital markets experience.

  • FCA-regulated client experience.

  • Cross-border transaction experience.

Whats on Offer
  • Hybrid working.

  • Competitive benefits and generous annual leave.

  • Private medical insurance and pension.

  • Life assurance.

  • Health and wellbeing support.

  • Modern central London offices.

  • Excellent training development and career progression.