Trade Finance – Senior Associate / Legal Director / Junior Partner

Company: Jameson Legal
Apply for the Trade Finance – Senior Associate / Legal Director / Junior Partner
Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will lead the development of a London trade finance practice within a globally respected firm. You will build on an established platform with cross-border support from Geneva and Singapore, targeting banks, traders, and hedge funds to create sustainable growth. You’ll drive business development, manage transactional work, and align with the firm’s strategic expansion in London. This is a rare chance to shape a growing practice with institutional backing and clear progression.

Pay / Benefits

  • competitive remuneration
  • progression prospects

Responsibilities

  • Build, lead and grow the London trade finance practice
  • Manage and deepen client relationships with financial institutions and market players
  • Drive cross-border collaboration with Geneva and Singapore teams
  • Oversee transactional trade finance matters and related financing structures
  • Develop and execute business development and go-to-market strategies
  • Contribute to the strategic expansion of the London office in the trade finance space

Key requirements

  • 8+ PQE
  • strong Trade Finance experience with a transactional focus
  • London experience and credibility with financial institutions
  • forward-looking mindset and autonomy to grow the practice
  • ability to build following or demonstrate partnership potential
  • broader finance experience with trade-related work considered a plus
  • ambitious and proactive
  • leadership and people management
  • strong communication and relationship management
  • Trade Finance
  • Banking & Finance
  • Structured Finance

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Posted: October 1st, 2026