Vice President, Commercial Underwriting

Vice President, Commercial Underwriting

Burford Capital is the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law. Our businesses include litigation finance, risk management, asset recovery and a wide range of legal finance and advisory activities. Burford is publicly traded on the NYSE (BUR) and LSE (BUR) and works with companies and law firms worldwide from our principal offices in New York, London, Chicago, Washington, Singapore and Dubai.

Company Overview

Burford Capital is the largest and most experienced provider of commercial finance to the legal sector in the world, with core expertise in identifying and optimizing the value of legal assets for companies and law firms. Since 2009, we have worked with hundreds of law firms, including 94 of the AmLaw 100 and 92 of the Global 100 largest law firms. Our team has grown from five people to over 150, including more than 45 lawyers. We combine the resources of a large company with the flexibility of a startup, and we value rigorous thinking, clear communication and efficient execution.

Position Responsibilities

As Senior Underwriter on our U.S. Commercial investment team, you will:

• Identify, analyze, price and negotiate financing in litigation-related opportunities.
• Assess and price risks, evaluate litigation budgets and negotiate financing deals from start to finish.
• Collaborate with legal, finance and tax teams to structure, model, negotiate and close transactions while minimizing legal and operational risk.
• Build strong relationships with law firms and corporations to actively identify financing opportunities.
• Monitor ongoing investments, regularly interacting with clients and counsel as litigation proceeds and facilitating successful resolutions.
• Represent Burford in external relationships and formal business development activities such as panels and publications.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• 6+ years of broad commercial litigation experience at a top‑tier U.S. law firm.
• Exposure to antitrust litigation.
• Federal clerkship experience.
• Pre‑law school professional experience in financial services or relevant academic background.
• Substantive experience with expert data analyses, valuation or damages reports.
• Licensed to practice law in the U.S.
• Strong analytical, commercial and deal‑savvy mindset.
• Team player with entrepreneurial drive and excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $225,000 – $250,000. Annual discretionary bonus and participation in our Restricted Stock Unit program. Competitive health benefits, 401(k) matching and a dynamic “always on” environment.

Location

New York City, New York – Manhattan. Role reports to the Managing Director of U.S. Commercial Business.

Application

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EEO Statement

Burford Capital is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.