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Counsel Level Openings: There are several reasons to think about making the switch to a new platform as a senior attorney, whether you're a Senior Associate looking for a promotion to Counsel or a current Counsel interested in a group with more upward mobility, long-term career development potential, or even a higher ceiling on Counsel compensation. Below are details on some Counsel level roles I'm working on at the moment; reach out if you'd like to discuss further. -Capital Markets, New York: Mix of debt and equity offerings, focus on underwriter representation. This is one of the top groups in the market. -IP/Tech Transactions, New York: highly ranked firm with top-of-market compensation, true partnership potential, and access to clients in highly sought-after industries like media and entertainment. -Banking/Finance, New York: top lender side group with elite client base, highest comp ceiling in the market. -Corporate Governance, New York/DC: disclosure and governance focused role representing Fortune 500 companies on an ongoing basis. -Private Funds, New York: one of the most highly regarded groups in the market -M&A, New York/DC/Boston: elite group with a mix of public and private deals

Hiring a financial advisor is a big decision that shouldn't be taken lightly. Below are some key life milestones at which it may make sense to consider hiring one. #financialplanning #biglaw

📑 How to build 80 slides and 5 Excels in 3 weeks ? 📑 In a roadshow, the multi-layered deliverables must reflect the company’s quality and ability to convince stakeholders. On average, the process expects a ✍🏻 Business Plan ✍🏻 Pitch Deck / Information Memorandum ✍🏻 Captable ✍🏻 Waterfall ✍🏻 Market Analysis ✍🏻 Client base ✍🏻 Commercial Pipeline ✍🏻 Data Analysis & Cohorts The complexity of these documents must be mastered in both fundraising and M&A processes to assure the successful completion. ✅ Similarly to hiring a lawyer for legal matters, an investment bank will assure high-quality documents, showcasing the firm in its best light, hence making the deal more competitive. 📛 Alongside their in-depth knowledge of expectations and presentation standards, investment bankers are experts in drafting the above-mentioned documents. 👩💼👨💼

Liquidity monitoring impacts financial operations by ensuring a company can meet its short-term obligations without incurring excessive costs. It helps maintain financial stability, manage cash flow, and optimize the use of resources, which is crucial for effective financial planning and risk management.

With the summer lull officially behind us, we are starting to see signals from clients of existing mandates picking up momentum as well as other early Autumn hires in the coming weeks. FS regulatory needs seems to be a common consensus in the market with many firms looking to hire this quarter because of short term needs such as consultants to come in for DORA's deadline early next year as well as to start planning longer term hires now for headcount in 2025. We have closed out a few processes from the summer period this week and expect many more of these to finalise in the coming weeks, so please get in touch if you are ready to re-enter the market in the coming months or if you are looking for a general change of scenery. Weekly round up of our most urgent FS Interim Requirements: 📌 Consumer Credit/Payments regulatory lawyer, 12 month contract (fully remote), confidential client. 📌 FS Regulatory lawyer, 5-6 month contract, confidential client (DORA focused role; prior experience on this is not a necessity however the ideal candidate would have some experience dealing with outsourcing operational resilience at EU level). 📌 PE Funds lawyer, 6-12 month contract, confidential client 📌 Derivatives lawyer ideally with buy side regulatory experience, 6 month contract, leading investment bank 📌 Structured Products negotiators/paralegals, 6 month contract, leading investment bank 📌 Tech/Data lawyer, 12 month contract, leading investment bank (Glasgow hire) 📌 Funds distribution lawyer, 6 month contract, confidential client 📌 Litigation paralegal, 6 month contract, confidential client The following requirements are expected to move around end of September/October but applications are still being considered: 📌 Junior Corporate M&A lawyer, 12 month contract, Confidential Client, January 2025 start 📌 Loans/Leveraged Finance lawyer, 12 month contract, leading financial services institution, likely late summer/September start. Please contact our FS interim team if any of the above is of interest or if you are looking to plan for a move this Autumn: Gaouthaman Balasubramaniam Mike Hallier Christian Worthy Tony Graham I hope everyone had a brilliant summer to recharge and wishing all a successful Autumn period ahead. #interim #legal #financialservices #investmentbank #fsreg #funds #consumercredit #payments #structuredproducts

I've been engaging with counsel and partner level attorneys for a critical hire on behalf of one of my clients, and one trend has become clear - the demand for structured finance expertise is on the rise. Some key points from my recent conversations: 1. Complex Products: Financial instruments like CDOs and MBS are becoming more intricate, requiring specialized legal knowledge. 2. Economic Uncertainty: Structured finance is providing critical solutions for liquidity and capital management in uncertain markets. 3. Regulatory Changes: Post-crisis regulations, like Basel III and Dodd-Frank, have increased the need for compliance expertise. 4. Alternative Investments: Private equity and hedge funds continue to leverage structured finance techniques. 5. Cross-Border Transactions: Global deals are adding complexity, making international expertise more valuable than ever. 6. Fintech Growth: New financial products and platforms are emerging, driving demand for legal professionals familiar with evolving technologies. What other skills are you seeing in high demand? Would love to hear your thoughts!

As we enter a fresh quarter in the financial services interim market, we are starting to see an uptick of openings particularly on the buy-side. I have been working closely with an array of leading asset managers who are looking to make hires in the next two months. Legal consultants with FS reg and funds seem to be the most in demand at this moment in time, so please get in touch if you are in that bracket and looking to assess options. On the transactional side, we expect it to be a slower burn but clients have been showing a key interest in derivatives & structured finance lawyers entering the market in the next few months. Weekly round up of our FS Interim Requirements: 📌 Alternative Funds lawyer (some regulated funds may be beneficial), 6 month contract, confidential client, May/June 2024, interviews likely to commence this month- this one came in this morning so please get in touch asap to get in contention early. 📌 ESG Regulatory lawyer, 9 month contract, leading buy side institution (first round interviews, still time to be in contention) 📌 Wealth Management lawyer, 3 month contract, confidential client 📌 Credit Derivatives lawyer, leading investment bank, late Q2 start In addition to the above, we have two new CLO focused roles with top tier law firms. Please contact: [email protected] to find out more on the above or for a more general introductory conversation to plan ahead for the new quarter. #interim #financialservices #investmentbank #buyside #ESG #regulatory #funds #wealthmanagement #derivatives

The buy side in the financial services market is starting to kick into gear with several leading asset managers looking to hire in the coming weeks. The most in demand areas seem to be in the alternative funds/PE space as well as FS regulatory. We are also starting to see a gradual uptick in derivatives positions as well as a number of processes in this area from the previous quarter starting to gain traction. We expect this activity, albeit at a steady pace, to continue deep into the quarter. For those in my network who are more in the transactional side, this should be a better period for movement with the banks compared to the previous one now that we are in a new financial quarter and clients are starting to get the green light with budget approval. Weekly round up of our FS Interim Requirements: 📌 Derivatives lawyer with prime brokerage & futures experience, buy side institution, 6 month contract, asap start 📌 Alternative Funds lawyer (with additional regulated funds work), 6 month contract, confidential client, May/June 2024 start, interviews to commence this month- first stage applications to client. 📌 ESG Regulatory lawyer, 9 month contract, leading buy side institution (first round interviews, permanent potential for right fit) 📌 Wealth Management lawyer, 3 month contract, confidential client 📌 Credit Derivatives lawyer, leading investment bank, late Q2 start (second round interviews) 📌 Senior lawyer with consumer credit experience, 12 month contract, some experience leading a team would be ideal. I am also working closely with my colleague, Ria Karnik, on a few CLO positions with leading law firms, so please get in touch with either of us if it may be of interest (6-12 month contract). Wishing everyone a brilliant weekend, please feel free to contact our team if any of the above is of interest or if you are looking for a general introductory conversation to plan ahead. Gaouthaman Balasubramaniam Christian Worthy Tony Graham #interim #financialservices #legal #derivatives #primebrokerage #futures #clearing #funds #privateequity #ESG #assetmanager

** Leveraged Finance ** Leveraged finance has been the practice area which has seen the most recruitment in 2024 and there are no signs it's slowing down. I have multiple opportunities to join leveraged finance teams, at all levels, across the City's leading law firms, both UK and in particular US firms. If you are a finance lawyer with exposure to leveraged finance transactions and are open to lateral move I would be very keen to speak to you. There is such a variety of firms recruiting that if you have any niggling doubt about whether you are in the right firm for your ambitions and preferences over the coming years there is likely to be a good option out there for you. Often people consider a move for one of the following reasons: - better comp for the hours you are working - to be paid at the very top of the market - better promotion prospects - better quality work - different culture If any of this list resonate with you please do get in touch for an introductory call. There is a clear preference for UK trained and qualified associates but lawyers from the leading firms in Australia are of real interest. Please do take in to account that a discount in level is often applied so a minimum of two years experience is necessary. Get in touch for more info Jonathan Taylor

Market Update: Great news for the finance industry! The uptick in Capital Formation Associate hiring that was seen in Q4 of last year has continued to accelerate into 2024. Even better, there has been a broadening of opportunities for Vice President and Principal level positions across Credit, Private Equity, and Infrastructure. This is a positive sign for the industry and a harbinger of a healthier year ahead. Stay tuned for more updates. #marketupdates