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Junior/Mid-Level Associate – English Law Banking & Finance Team (m|f|x)

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 (m|f|x)

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.