Leveraged Finance Lawyer – Managing Associate, 5 years PQE+

Company: Hunter Savage
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Location: London
Job Description:

Leveraged Finance Lawyer, Managing Associate – London

Hunter Savage is hiring on behalf of a leading international full service law firm to appoint a Leveraged Finance Lawyer, Managing Associate into its London practice. This is a rare opportunity to join a highly regarded leveraged finance team advising on complex acquisition and refinancing transactions.

The firm offers high quality work and strong career development, with exposure to banks, private credit funds, direct lenders, private equity sponsors and portfolio companies across UK and European transactions.

The Opportunity

This Leveraged Finance Lawyer position provides a broad practice spanning leveraged finance, acquisition finance and refinancing. The successful candidate will support a diverse client base across high value matters, often involving private equity backed transactions, sophisticated capital structures and international stakeholders.

Practice Focus

The team advises on super senior facilities, first out, second lien, unitranche and term loan facilities, alongside facility agreements, term sheets, commitment papers and intercreditor arrangements. The role offers varied deal flow across sectors including energy, transport, real estate, healthcare and financial services, with meaningful responsibility, supervision opportunities and continued professional development.

Candidate Profile

Applicants should be qualified solicitors with at least five years’ post qualification experience and strong experience in leveraged finance, particularly private equity backed transactions and UK or European mid market financings. This opportunity will suit lawyers who combine technical strength with commercial judgement, initiative, a client focused approach and the ability to work collaboratively while supporting junior colleagues.

Next Steps

For a strictly confidential discussion regarding this Leveraged Finance Lawyer, Managing Associate role in London, please contact Kathy McComb at Hunter Savage.

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Posted: September 24th, 2026