Senior Associate, Corporate (Russian Speaking)

About Us

We are an international law firm employing over 2,200 people globally across 28 international offices in 14 countries committed to delivering exceptional legal services to clients across global markets and industries. Our focus on quality standards drives our ambition to strengthen a high-performance culture by embedding excellence throughout our legal services practice. We foster an inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels they 'Belong' and can contribute effectively and are empowered to grow, innovate, and deliver outstanding client outcomes. It takes everyone to make us who we are and how we are. We're a culture of diverse perspectives, with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together. Our Values and Behaviours are driven by collaboration and are central to how we work and how we support our clients and colleagues, and together we value:

• People First – We put colleagues, clients and communities at the forefront of all we do.
• Embracing ESG – We collectively leave things better than we found them and focus on representing the diversity in our communities and striving for equity for all.
• Collaboration – Is the catalyst for success. We communicate in a constructive and thoughtful way.

About the Team

Join a market-leading Corporate team advising on complex domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, joint ventures, capital markets matters, and strategic investments. The team acts for a diverse client base, including multinational corporates, sovereign wealth funds, listed companies, private investors, and entrepreneurs, with a particular focus on the energy, natural resources, and emerging markets sectors.

We are seeking a talented Senior Associate to support the continued growth of the practice. Working closely with the wider Corporate team, you will play a leading role on high-value cross-border transactions, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, and capital markets projects. The role offers significant client exposure, responsibility from day one, and the opportunity to work with clients across the UK, Central Asia, and other international markets.

Role Purpose

The Senior Associate will play a key role in advising clients on sophisticated derivatives transactions and regulatory matters while supporting the continued growth and development of the practice. The role requires a commercially focused lawyer who combines technical excellence with strong client relationship skills, leadership capability, and a commitment to developing both people and the wider practice.

Our career development drivers set out what professionals are expected to demonstrate at each level of development. In this role, the Senior Associate will be expected to contribute across the following areas:

• Business & Financial Management e.g. Contributes to the negotiation of profitable fee levels for a variety of clients.
• Client Focus e.g. Able to work on large client matters with limited supervision.
• Working with People & Teams e.g. Delegates work to more junior colleagues and manages their performance and manages upwards effectively by making best use of partner/director time.
• Business Development e.g. Project manages BD activities and uses interaction to win new work from existing clients and contacts.
• Technical Skills e.g. Has a comprehensive knowledge of specialist areas of law and recognises where changes in law may require amendments to precedents and takes action.
• Knowledge & Innovation e.g. Successfully implements knowledge sharing initiatives within the team and client base and actively seeks publication or speaking opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Working on M&A transactions for both domestic and international clients.
• Overseeing VC/PE investment endeavours for clients across borders.
• Proficient drafting of essential documents including sale and purchase agreements, subscription and shareholder agreements.
• Guiding group structuring and restructuring initiatives.
• Orchestrating joint venture endeavours.
• Engaging in general corporate advisory tasks.
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers and trainees, supporting their professional development.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through excellent service delivery and responsiveness.
• Contribute to business development initiatives including pitches, client presentations, publications, and industry events.
• Drive efficient matter management, financial discipline, and delivery against budgets and timelines.
• Collaborate effectively across international offices and practice groups.
• Support innovation, process improvement, and knowledge management initiatives within the practice.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards, firm policies, and regulatory obligations.

About You

The ideal candidate will be a technically strong and commercially minded lawyer who thrives in a collaborative, market facing and high-performing environment. They will demonstrate excellent communication skills, consistent technical excellence and sound commercial judgement, along with the ability to manage complex matters while building trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.

Candidates who currently specialise in a particular derivatives asset class are welcome, provided they are open to working across the wider derivatives practice and developing new areas of expertise.

Experience and Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with substantial experience (4PQE+) from a reputable practice.
• Fluent Russian Language skills (Business level)
• Demonstrable expertise in Corporate M&A.
• EPC construction experience is desirable.
• Proven track record of hands-on involvement in relevant legal work.
• Exceptional project management and time management abilities.
• Confidence and professionalism in client interactions.
• Excellent drafting, negotiating documentation, managing transactions end-to-end, and analytical skills.
• Displays resilience and the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure with the ability to think laterally and solve complex problems.
• Delivers work efficiently while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
• Demonstrates ability to mentor junior team members and contribute to team development.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to client service and business development.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with the ability to contribute positively to team culture, promoting inclusion and collaboration effectively across global teams.

Who are we looking for?

• We don't have a type. We believe our differences are our strengths; varied cultures, approaches and experiences can only benefit us.

What do we offer?

• You can be yourself: It takes everyone to make us who we are. We’re a culture of diverse perspectives, with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together.
• In the office or WFH? : We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home, so we operate a 60:40 rule.
• Beyond salary : We offer plenty of benefits; private medical insurance, health cash plan, dental insurance, life assurance, critical illness insurance, matched pension contributions up to 7%, holiday trading, plus many more. Visit: Reward & Benefits ¦ Fieldfisher .
• Come for the WOW views : Riverbank House is in the City, just next to London Bridge with stunning views of The Shard and Tower Bridge. It's a short walk from Monument/Bank.
• Nurturing your talent: T ake a 'build a career' approach to your training. You'll be on a pathway but free to wander if you see something you'd like to study more closely.
• Funnel your interests : You have a life outside work, and we can help it to flourish. Join clubs, affinity networks, inclusive events, and pro bono/charity initiatives.

Inclusion at Fieldfisher

At Fieldfisher, inclusion is central to how we work. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to succeed.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process or once you join us, we will work with you to put the right support in place. Examples include extra time for assessments, accessible document formats, alternative interview formats, quiet rooms, or physical and technological accessibility support.

For accessibility information on our London office, visit: Accessing Fieldfisher London ¦ Fieldfisher ¦ Fieldfisher

What to do next:

• Click 'Apply Now', complete an online application and upload a CV.
• Successful applications will be invited to a 20–30-minute introductory call with a recruiter.
• Every role recruits differently. But we'll always let you know what to expect from the process, so you get no surprises.
• For hybrid opportunities, you'll be invited to visit our offices for a face-to-face meeting.
• We try to make sure the process takes around 2-3 weeks only, but we can't always promise that. We will work around everyone's availability. You can contact us at Liam.Stockton@fieldfisher.com.

We recruit on a rolling basis. Your application may be reviewed before the application deadline. We accept applications until we have filled the role.

Fieldfisher is a European law firm with market-leading practices in many of the world's most dynamic sectors. We are an exciting, forward-thinking organisation with a particular focus on technology, financial services, energy & natural resources, and life sciences.

We are a law firm built around people with all their diversity and we strike a healthy balance between legal excellence and a down-to-earth practical approach to our clients' needs. We believe The Future is Human , so we choose a collaborative approach with an intense focus on the end-user and consider carefully how to shape our services to add the most value to our clients.