Leveraged Finance Senior or Manging Associate

Overview

In this role, you will join a leading London law firm’s leveraged finance team to advise on complex debt transactions for banks, private equity sponsors and portfolio companies. You will own origination, negotiation and documentation through to closing, while shaping client relationships and developing the practice. The firm emphasizes professional development, collaboration and a supportive culture. A strong hook is the opportunity to take immediate responsibility in a high-performing, growth-focused team.

Pay / Benefits

• Excellent Benefits
• flexible working
• wellbeing
• professional development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Advise on bespoke leveraged and acquisition finance transactions from origination to closing
• Negotiate and document facility agreements, term sheets and intercreditor arrangements
• Build and maintain client relationships with banks, private credit funds, sponsors and portfolio companies
• Supervise and mentor junior fee earners; contribute to team development
• Drive business development and enhance the practice’s growth in collaboration with the Private Equity team
• Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality, seamless advice

Key requirements

• Qualified solicitor with 3+ years PQE in leveraged finance
• Experience leading private equity-backed transactions
• Strong grasp of facility agreements, term sheets and intercreditor arrangements
• Ability to lead complex matters and work cross-functionally
• Proactive business development mindset and client relationship skills

• business development
• client relationship management
• leadership and mentoring
• leveraged finance transactions
• private equity-backed financing
• facility agreements

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