Leveraged Finance Associate Mid Level London

Leveraged Finance Associate (Mid Level)

We are working with a Magic Circle law firm seeking a talented Leveraged Finance Associate to join their highly regarded London office. This is an excellent opportunity for a mid level Associate to join one of the market's leading finance practices, advising on complex and high value financing transactions for global clients.

The firm is looking for a technically strong and commercially minded Associate to play a key role in sophisticated leveraged finance transactions, working closely with leading partners and international teams.

The Firm

The Leveraged Finance Associate will join a globally recognised Magic Circle law firm with a market leading finance practice. The firm advises major financial institutions, private equity sponsors and multinational corporates on complex financing structures across domestic and cross border transactions.

The London office is a key hub for the firm's global finance work, regularly advising on some of the most significant leveraged finance deals in the market. Associates benefit from exposure to high profile transactions, strong international collaboration and a culture focused on excellence and development.

The firm offers exceptional training, clear progression opportunities and the chance to work alongside some of the most respected lawyers in the finance sector.

This is a full time position based in the firm's London office.

The Role

The Leveraged Finance team advises banks, financial institutions and private equity sponsors on a broad range of complex financing transactions.

The successful Associate will work on transactions from structuring through to completion, gaining significant responsibility within high value deals.

The role will include:

• Advising lenders and sponsors on leveraged acquisition financings

• Acting on leveraged buyouts, refinancing transactions and recapitalisations

• Drafting and negotiating key finance documentation including facility agreements and related security documents

• Managing due diligence processes and coordinating with specialist teams

• Liaising with clients, counterparties and international counsel

• Supporting partners on complex multi jurisdictional transactions

• Supervising trainees and junior lawyers where appropriate

The Leveraged Finance Associate

You will be a motivated and technically strong Associate looking to develop your career within a leading finance practice.

The Leveraged Finance Associate will have:

• Mid level PQE within a recognised finance or leveraged finance team

• Experience advising on leveraged finance or acquisition finance transactions

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills

• Excellent academic background and technical legal ability

• Confidence working with financial institutions and private equity clients

• Ability to manage multiple workstreams within fast paced transactions

Experience gained at a leading UK, US or international law firm is preferred.

In return ?

• Market leading salary and bonus structure

• Exposure to complex, high value leveraged finance transactions

• Opportunity to work with leading finance partners and global teams

• Exceptional training and development within a top tier practice

• Collaborative and high performing team environment in London