Leveraged Finance – Associate

Overview

In this role you will support a mid-market leveraged finance practice within a leading international law firm. You will work on a mix of borrower and lender transactions and collaborate with the Private Equity team to structure acquisition financings and cashflow lending. The role involves cross-border matters and contributes to a growth-focused Debt Finance group backed by AI-enabled knowledge development. You will be valued for your expertise and your ability to navigate complex financings in a collaborative, high-quality environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Life assurance
• Private health and dental care
• Flexible benefits
• Gym discount
• Volunteer day (one day per year) only external to work

Responsibilities

• Work on borrower and lender side leveraged finance transactions
• Assist with acquisition financings and cashflow lending (senior, unitranche, super senior, mezzanine, PIK)
• Collaborate with Private Equity team on leveraged buyouts financing
• Navigate cross-border financing issues across overseas jurisdictions
• Support a mid-market-focused practice with cross-functional teams
• Contribute to high-quality, efficient deal execution and know-how sharing
• Engage with clients including banks, alternative lenders, sponsors, and corporates
• Work within a culture that balances excellence with enjoyment

Key requirements

• Post-qualification experience of at least 1 year in finance, including leveraged finance transactions
• Experience in mid-market leveraged finance preferred
• Exposure to both borrower and lender sides is desirable
• Cross-border deal experience beneficial

• Collaborative mindset
• Client-focused communication
• Adaptability and resilience
• Leveraged finance transactions
• Acquisition financings
• Cashflow lending

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