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Senior Associate - Capital Markets

LJ Recruitment
Southwark
money-bag £65000 - £85000/annum
Posted: 14 August 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 13 September 2026
Ref: 225496326

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, you''ll 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.



What''s 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.

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