Junior/Mid-Level Associate – English Law Banking & Finance Team

As one of the leading law firms with 15 offices in Central and Eastern Europe, we advise clients in all commercial law matters. We are looking to expand our award-winning English law debt finance team with talented and ambitious junior or mid-level associates. This is a unique opportunity to join a top-ranked, regionally embedded English law practice based in Vienna and focused on Central and Eastern Europe. You will work alongside renowned lawyers in a dynamic, international environment where quality, flexibility, innovation, and practical solutions are at the core of our philosophy.

We are looking for a full time:

Junior/Mid-Level Associate – English Law Banking & Finance Team

Job Profile

• Specialization in banking & finance transactions with focus on project finance and/or structured finance;

• Specialization in financial market regulation and regulatory compliance, particularly regarding technology-driven financial innovations;

• Working in an international environment with a focus on advising regulated entities;

• Advising on and executing transactions, including financings and financial restructurings;

• Collaboration with experienced lawyers in coordinating cross-border projects and transactions.

Who we’re looking for 

• Qualified associate/lawyer in any EU jurisdiction (English (or other common law) qualification helpful/preferred but not needed, ideally registered in Austria but not essential);

• 1–5 years' experience in banking & finance transactions, ideally with focus on project finance and/or structured finance;

• Strong drafting skills, attention to detail and a proactive, collaborative mindset, good management skills;

• Fluent English speaker (written and spoken), native-level proficiency essential;

• Experience with cross-border transactions is a plus.

We offer

• High-profile mandates with leading international financial institutions, sponsors and corporates across CEE;

• Mentorship and technical training from two highly recognised senior lawyers (Attila K Csongrady and Peter Redo, our English law practice is recognised by Chambers, Legal500 and IFLR1000 as a top-tier team for cross-border financings in the CEE. We focus on private debt, energy transition, and infrastructure finance and regularly act on market-defining deals);

• Strong career progression track in a close-knit, high-performing team;

• Relocation support and a friendly, family-compatible culture;

• Depending on your qualification and background, you will receive a salary that fits your profile and abilities of at least EUR 3.784,-.

Become a part of our successful team and apply online (CV and letter of motivation). For further information about this vacancy, please give us a call at  +43 1 5343 750729 or send an email at recruiting@schoenherr.eu.