Capital Markets Lawyer

at  Ashurst LLP

CAPITAL MARKETS LAWYER

Ashurst Advance, Glasgow
About Ashurst and Ashurst Advance
Ashurst is a leading progressive global law firm with a rich history spanning more than 200 years. Taking pride in our history we are now future-focused, having expanded into new technologies and ways of delivering for our clients through our NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance, and our consulting arm. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing excellent standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law. To find out more please visit .

Ashurst Advance partners with Ashurst’s legal experts to solve our clients’ business problems through optimal efficiency, cost effectiveness and digitally innovative legal service delivery. Our market leading offering has been globally recognised including:

• Band 1 ranking for Law Firm LPO, Alternative Legal Service Providers (Chambers Global, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024)
• Most Innovative Law Firm - APAC & Europe (Financial Times Innovative Law Awards, 2022)
• Innovation in Multidisciplinary Teams (Financial Times Innovative Lawyer Awards 2022)
• Best Client Service Innovation (The Lawyer Awards 2021)

To find out more please visit https:///en/what-we-do/services/ashurst-advance/
About the role
We have identified a need for a permanent Lawyer role within the Ashurst Advance team in Glasgow to support the growing demand for delivery of managed services and integrated solutions to our capital markets clients, particularly tradeflow work. Central to the role is collaboration with the legal analysts in Ashurst Advance and practising lawyers in our Global Markets team to enhance the diversity of skills and experience we can offer our clients.

The focus of the role is to (i) drive quality and elevate experience of the legal analyst team and (ii) act as a bridge to the Global Markets team, in providing the following services:

• maintenance of structured products and repack programmes
• drafting and execution of structured products and repack tradeflow documents
• co-ordination and review of multi-jurisdictional legal opinions and cross border advice
• repapering and remediation projects

You will be expected to manage matters that have been assigned to you, liaising closely with colleagues, clients, counterparties, and other advisers. Supervision will be provided as required but you should be confident to take the lead with client related matters.

Typical responsibilities include:

• developing and undertaking quality control checks on all work produced by the team
• drafting of legal documents and agreements, often at higher volumes and working to daily deadlines
• leading / supporting the team to lead on negotiations with counterparties
• providing legal expertise, in conjunction with the Global Markets team, required to support matter delivery
• providing structured supervision and on the job training to more junior team members
• contributing to Ashurst Advance team know-how
• working with the Ashurst Advance Senior Manager to develop business and identify new solutions for Global Markets’ clients

Essentials skills and experience

• Qualified (ideally England & Wales) lawyer with post qualification experience in international finance transactions of the types referred to above with a top international law firm, or equivalent in-house experience
• Experience ideally of derivatives, structured products and/or securitisation, but more general capital markets or finance experience will also be considered
• Experience of cross-border work
• Experience of drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal documents and agreements
• An adaptable person who is a fast learner and team-player who can work effectively with colleagues at all levels
• Excellent attention to detail with an understanding of risk and quality control
• Good organisational skills and experience in transaction management including an ability to juggle multiple matters and tight deadlines
• Excellent academic track record
• Excellent client relationship skills and experience of business development

Career advancement
At Ashurst, we pride ourselves in developing our team. We will actively work with you to establish relevant career development plans and monitor progress against your career goals. Our firm also has a wonderful program of development activities to help you grow.
A Lawyer is part of the practising lawyer role structure in Ashurst Advance. Progression through the different roles within this structure will occur at different times for different people based on their experience, exposure and performance - progression is not based on time in role. Continuous conversations with your supervisor to share insights on your contribution/impact and to set goals to support your progression will facilitate your continued growth.
Background checks
In order to comply with regulatory and client requirements, Ashurst will undertake appropriate vetting of staff. When applicants accept a job offer, Ashurst, alongside a specialist provider, will undertake professional verification and background checks. These checks are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with our legal and regulatory obligations.

The focus of the role is to (i) drive quality and elevate experience of the legal analyst team and (ii) act as a bridge to the Global Markets team, in providing the following services:

• maintenance of structured products and repack programmes
• drafting and execution of structured products and repack tradeflow documents
• co-ordination and review of multi-jurisdictional legal opinions and cross border advice
• repapering and remediation project

Typical responsibilities include:

• developing and undertaking quality control checks on all work produced by the team
• drafting of legal documents and agreements, often at higher volumes and working to daily deadlines
• leading / supporting the team to lead on negotiations with counterparties
• providing legal expertise, in conjunction with the Global Markets team, required to support matter delivery
• providing structured supervision and on the job training to more junior team members
• contributing to Ashurst Advance team know-how
• working with the Ashurst Advance Senior Manager to develop business and identify new solutions for Global Markets’ client