Associate / Senior Associate – Leveraged Finance – 4pqe +

Overview

In this role you join Mayer Brown’s Leveraged Finance team to advise on complex, high-value financing transactions for sponsors, lenders, and borrowers. You will work on multi-jurisdictional deals and collaborate across global offices to deliver timely, commercial solutions. The role emphasizes strong technical drafting, client relationships, and business development within a renowned Banking and Finance practice. You will operate at the intersection of cross-border financing, deal structuring, and client service excellence. This is a collaborative opportunity to shape significant leveraged finance transactions in a leading international firm.

Responsibilities

• Advise on leveraged and acquisition finance transactions for sponsors and lenders
• Draft and negotiate credit agreements, security documents, and intercreditor agreements
• Manage transactions from inception to closing, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction
• Collaborate with colleagues across global offices on multi-jurisdictional matters
• Maintain strong client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with at least 4 years PQE
• Strong technical skills with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating documentation
• Essential leveraged finance experience
• Experience in cross-border matters
• Team player with knowledge sharing and clear communication
• Ability to interact confidently with clients and develop business proactively
• Commercial and pragmatic outlook
• Degree certificate from a reputed institution with minimum grade 2:1 or equivalent

• Excellent people skills
• Clear communication style
• Self-starter and willingness to take on challenging work
• Drafting leveraged and acquisition financing documents
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating credit agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements
• Cross-border transaction experience

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