Leveraged Finance Associate

Company: Vasto Legal Recruitment
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Location: London
Job Description:

Leveraged Finance Associate (1-3 PQE)

We are working with a leading UK law firm on a Leveraged Finance Associate opportunity within their highly regarded London Finance team. The position is suited to a 1 – 3 year PQE Associate.

This role will involve advising on debt financing for acquisitions and investments across the private equity and corporate borrower space, from transformational buyouts through to smaller bolt‑on financings, as well as lender‑side mandates. The team is well regarded in the mid‑market leveraged finance space, known for its close working relationship with the firm’s Private Equity & Financial Sponsors and Corporate M&A teams.

The successful candidate will work closely with leading partners on sophisticated financing transactions, gaining early exposure to deal structuring, documentation and client relationship management. This position would suit an associate looking to build a broad leveraged finance practice within a collaborative, partner-led team that sits at the centre of the firm’s wider private equity offering.

The Firm

This top law firm is regarded as one of the strongest platforms in the London legal market, with an outstanding reputation across the finance, corporate, regulatory and disputes spaces. The firm’s London office plays a central role within its network and continues to attract premium mandates from leading financial institutions and multinational clients.

The culture is known for being collaborative, entrepreneurial and transparent, with a strong focus on associate development and progression. Associates are given meaningful responsibility from an early stage and are encouraged to play an active role in business development and client responsibility management.

Salary – £135,000-£150,000, plus a bonus

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Posted: September 14th, 2026