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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.

From £80,000

Compensation

Bristol

Location

Permanent

Term

Listed

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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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Role Summary

Location

Bristol

Salary

From £80,000

Type

Permanent

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.

Demand

High for experienced specialists

Discretion

100% Confidential

Why Austen Lloyd?

  • Completely confidential process
  • Direct relationships with firm partners
  • Specialist legal expertise since 2009
  • No obligation consultation

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