Associate: Banking - EMEAFirm SummaryWhite & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be.
With lawyers and staff operating from more than 47 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world’s key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work.
It’s not just about our global network of offices and shared services centers; it’s the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It’s one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work.
Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages.Position SummaryWe are currently looking for associates to join the Banking practice in our London office.
In addition to strong academic credentials, you should possess the drive and determination needed to thrive in a fast-paced practice, handling the legal intricacies of large-scale banking transactions. Excited by the cut-and-thrust of deal-making, you should be undaunted by hard work and eager to demonstrate the dedication needed to deliver an outstanding work product.
Pragmatic and highly organized, you should be comfortable managing multiple workstreams and consistently meeting deadlines. Excellent communication skills will also be a major asset—enabling you to communicate information clearly and succinctly, and to be diplomatic when interacting with clients and outside parties. Able to see the big picture when it comes to deal context, you should also have a keen eye for detail—with the intellectual rigor to produce timely, flawless analyses of highly technical contracts.
Proactive and self-motivated, you should balance an independence of thought and action with an ease working collaboratively with colleagues. Ready for the challenges of a global law firm, you should be passionate about our practice and excited by the opportunity to work with—and learn from—colleagues across the firm’s international practices and offices.Our Practice AreaWith established teams in every major financial market, we are trusted by many of the world’s largest banks to handle their largest and most complex multijurisdictional transactions. Widely recognized as leaders in our field, we offer both international reach and a depth of local resources—advising on the full spectrum of financing matters, and structuring innovative, often ground-breaking deals.
From the moment you join us, you will be working alongside leading practitioners, supporting multi-disciplinary teams composed of colleagues from within our group and across the firm’s M&A, Capital Markets and Project Finance groups. An exciting, fast-paced practice, we expect our associates to deliver outstanding work to tight deadlines, and to display the cool head and positive mindset to flourish in a pressurized environment.
As a junior associate, you will be expected to take a lead on many of the day-to-day communication tasks involved in ensuring that deals are running smoothly—conveying information to colleagues, clients and outside parties, and responding to queries and requests. Your core responsibilities will also include vital contractual work, such as editing passes on ancillary documents to ensure accuracy and linguistic precision.
Supported by your team at every step, you will find the work both challenging and rewarding, with excellent opportunities for learning and professional development. Duties and AccountabilitiesDrafting of basic filings addressed to courts and authorities (Commercial Register, Cadastral Register, Trade Licensing Office)Conducting brief or somewhat more complex research, or drafting of memoranda (search for judicature, commentaries to specific legal issues)Drafting of basic agreements (according to model documents), powers of attorney, draft resolutions of General Meetings, waivers of appeal, various statementsInvolvement in due diligence – analysis of agreements in data room and their subsequent descriptionCommunication with clients (via telephone, E-mail)Assisting clients with corporate establishment, registration, transformation, governance and liquidationDrafting legal memoranda on broad range of topics arising under commercial law and corporate and labor law precedentsAnalyzing corporate health of businesses prior to acquisition by clientsProviding direct assistance to senior lawyers on matters arising in the course of day-to-day provision of legal services to leading international and domestic corporate clientsJoining educational seminar and practice groupsDrafting of all types of corporate documents required for organization of all types of companies or for adoption of changes to companies ( change of business name, registered office, statutory body, etc.) and subsequent registration thereof in Commercial Register ( powers of attorney, statements, decisions, simple draft agreements), drafting of motions for entry of changes in entries of companies in Commercial Register, completion of schedules to such motionsCommunicating with clients and foreign authorities, preparing forms, and serving noticeOrganizing General Meetings, on their own or together with Notary PublicWhat we offerAt White & Case, you can make a real difference, work on cutting-edge deals that make the headlines and help shape the world we live in. We live by our values—to be pioneering, united and human—and we believe that you’ll experience them from your first day. We will give you the support and training that will help you achieve your potential as a global lawyer.We believe that consistent high performance merits reward and support. Our compensation package reflects your calibre as a lawyer and our benefits are designed to support your changing needs and priorities across different life stages.We offer high-quality, internationally oriented work on the most challenging matters and an opportunity to work as part of a truly global organisation.Firm BenefitsWe offer a flexible range of benefits, services and programmes designed to help support your lifestyle requirements. Some of the benefits currently available include:Private medical insurancePension plan with matched employer contribution up to Yearly wellbeing fundIncome protectionHoliday purchaseLife insuranceCritical Illness insurancePrivate GP servicesTravel insuranceDental coverageCycle to workHoliday purchase (available during annual enrolment)Equal OpportunityWhite & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.If you require assistance and/or adjustment to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email us. We will be happy to work with you.Note to Recruitment Agencies Our internal Recruitment team are responsible for all end-to-end lateral recruitment processes. All agencies must sign White & Case terms of business, which are office specific. Candidates submitted by an agency without terms of business agreed with the appropriate office, and/or outside of our online application tracking system, will not be considered a formal introduction.Any applications and CVs sent directly to White & Case Partners and employees will not be accepted as formal introductions. If you have any questions, please contact the London Recruitment team.When engaging with agencies, we are supported by our preferred suppliers.QualificationsStrong academic record and intellectual curiosity, creative thinkerCommercial and business awarenessAbility to see the big pictureOutstanding communication and negotiation skillsStrong time management skills, ability to stay calm under pressure when juggling multiple projectsExcellent drafting skillsDriven by professional growthStrong professional presenceClient service focusTeam playerStrong judgmentProactive, resourceful, takes initiativeLong-term interest in business lawFluency in EnglishGood understanding of the key risks and issues involved in cross-border transactionsExperience on advising on numerous commercial contracts, in particular credit agreements, bond documents ( offering memoranda, purchase agreements, indentures, trust deeds etc.), corporate approvals, share purchase agreements, offering circulars etc.Location & ReportingThis role is based in our London office. This role reports to the London Intellectual Property Partners.Our standard office hours are 09:30-18:00, with a current requirement for 3 days in the office per week.1The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.
Primary Location:United Kingdom-LondonExpected Workplace:HybridJob Posting:Nov 10, 2025, 11:15:44 AM
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