Company Overview
Founded in 2011, Fasanara is a global asset manager and technology platform. We manage around USD 5 billion AUM (as of June 2025) in fintech strategies on behalf of pension funds and insurance companies in Europe and North America, and a mandate from the European Investment Fund (EIF). We are a pioneer investor in fintech lending, enabling real‑economy impact. Fasanara manages one of the largest and longest‑standing fintech lending funds in Europe and invests in early‑stage fintech companies via its venture capital vehicles, using its central role in the fintech ecosystem to identify and back revolutionary new businesses.
Culture
We are strong believers in meritocracy, rewarding people based on impact and excellence. No bureaucracy of large organisations, the environment is collaborative, entrepreneurial, and based on trust. We set ambitious goals, work hard, stress teamwork, and adhere to the highest level of excellence in everything we do. We are only as good as our team, so we build the firm around exceptional talent.
Position Overview
This high‑energy role focuses on providing expert legal support in structured finance transactions, including securitisation, asset‑backed lending, trade finance, fintech lending, crypto and venture capital investments, as well as structuring, managing and maintaining the firm’s investment vehicles in various jurisdictions. The candidate will lead transactional execution, support the life cycle of each transaction and actively contribute to the advancement of the firm’s business objectives in close cooperation with the business teams and external stakeholders. This role is ideal for candidates with 1–3 years of post‑qualification experience (PQE) in a reputable law firm or financial institution.
Responsibilities
- Structuring, drafting and execution of structured finance deals, including securitisation, asset‑backed lending, trade finance and fintech lending, as well as crypto and venture capital investments.
- Act as the main legal point of contact during execution, liaising with business teams and external advisors while overseeing legal aspects of each transaction’s lifecycle.
- Oversee each transaction from start to finish, ensuring it stays on track and checking in regularly on progress and compliance.
- Provide day‑to‑day legal support across different teams, helping them understand the legal angles and supporting their broader goals.
- Offer corporate assistance in the structuring, management and maintenance of investment vehicles in various jurisdictions.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of post‑qualification experience.
- Experience working as a lawyer in a finance‑related field.
What excites us in a candidate?
- Knowledge of structured finance, especially around securitisation and asset‑backed lending, and investment structures (e.g., AIFs).
- Good understanding of financial principles and the economics behind structured finance, crypto and venture capital investments.
- Hands‑on experience working in the UK is valued.
- Skilled in drafting complex documents, with the ability to handle multiple projects at once.
- Clear communicator who can explain legal issues in plain language to non‑lawyers.
- Proactive, with a drive to keep up to date on industry trends and legal developments.
- Collaborative, able to work with internal teams and communicate with external parties smoothly.
- Business‑minded, with an interest in fostering relationships both within the firm and with key external partners.
Benefits
- Competitive bonus scheme.
- Bupa health & dental, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced pension, and generous annual leave.
- Enhanced parental leave, special leave allowances and charity giving options.
- Regular team events, legendary summer & Christmas parties, knowledge sharing sessions and quarterly town halls.
- Team lunches, dinners, Friday drinks, team sport activities.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Legal
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