This magic circle firm is currently looking to hire an associate into its London-based Trade & Sanctions team, with a focus on export controls, UK/EU sanctions and broader trade-related advisory work.

The team has a strong and growing pipeline of work across sanctions, export controls and transactional support, and is looking to bring in a mid-level associate (ideally 2-4 PQE) to sit between a strong group of junior lawyers and more senior lawyers in the group.

The role has a heavy emphasis on transactional support, including sanctions and export control advice on M&A, financings, JVs and capital markets transactions. There, is also exposure to compliance and advisory matters, alongside adjacent areas such as ESG, supply chain and regulatory governance work.

The team operates across a wide range of sectors including financial services, energy, infrastructure, technology and industrials. They are particularly keen to speak with candidates who have strong exper...