

Structured Finance Solicitor (Digital Assets) – Bristol
Structured Finance Solicitor (Digital Assets) in Bristol. Salary on offer: From £80,000. Apply in confidence through Austen Lloyd’s specialist legal recruitment team.
The Role
Lead transactions and manage matters, collaborating with partners and the team.
Advise on digital asset transactions, leveraging expertise in structured finance or derivatives.
Provide regulatory and structuring advice on digital assets, working with financial regulatory specialists.
Draft, review, and negotiate complex transaction documents and agreements.
Advise international clients, including cryptoasset businesses and financial institutions.
Lead client discussions, offering commercially focused advice and building relationships.
Collaborate on cross-border transactions with colleagues across multiple practice areas.
Supervise and mentor associates and trainees.
Contribute to business development and client relationship management.
Enhance the team's profile in digital assets and emerging technologies.
About You
5+ years' PQE from a leading City or equivalent law firm.
Strong background in structured finance or derivatives.
Interest in digital assets and emerging technologies.
Excellent technical, drafting, and problem-solving skills.
Experience managing complex transactions from start to finish.
Commercial awareness and confidence in client engagement.
Experience in supervising junior lawyers.
Proactive and entrepreneurial approach.
Interest in marketing and business development.
What's on Offer?
Work on high-profile digital asset matters.
Exposure to international clients and cross-border transactions.
Collaborative environment with specialist expertise access.
Significant responsibility and career development opportunities.
Competitive remuneration with bonus potential and benefits.
Hybrid working with office presence required.
Extensive learning and development opportunities.
Inclusive environment with social and sporting activities.
Why This Role
This position is ideal for a finance lawyer eager to apply their structured finance expertise to the digital assets sector, offering career growth and international exposure.
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Freya Jones-Griffiths
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Market Spotlight — Bristol
Bristol continues to see a surge in Top 50 presence, driven by a desire for quality of life and reduced overheads. Salaries remain highly competitive against London ranges.
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Why Austen Lloyd?
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- Specialist legal expertise since 2009
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