Acquisition and Leveraged Finance Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm is seeking an experienced Acquisition and Leveraged Finance Lawyer for a temporary contract in Slough. The role involves advising on finance transactions and requires candidates with 4-7 years PQE. Strong negotiation and drafting skills are essential, as well as the ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience in acquisition and leveraged finance.
• Strong track record in finance work.
• Ability to manage transactions with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of acquisition and leveraged finance transactions.
• Manage complex cross-border deals with clients.
• Provide legal advice under tight timelines.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Education

4–7 years PQE in law

Job description

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Acquisition and Leveraged Finance Lawyer, Slough

Client: Elevate

Location: Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

18.06.2025

Expiry Date:

02.08.2025

Job Description:

Our customer, a global law firm, is seeking an experienced Acquisition and Leveraged Finance Lawyer to support its busy finance practice during a period of increased transactional activity. This is a temporary contract role for up to 6 months, ideally suited to candidates with 4–7 years of post-qualification experience (PQE), though strong mid-level applicants will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise on a broad range of acquisition and leveraged finance transactions.
• Work closely with clients, financial institutions, and internal teams to manage complex cross-border deals.
• Provide commercially sound legal advice under tight timelines and high-pressure situations.

Requirements:

• 4–7 years PQE, ideally from a top-tier firm or equivalent in-house experience.
• Strong track record in acquisition and leveraged finance work.
• Able to start immediately or at short notice.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage transactions with minimal supervision.

About Elevate

Elevate provides consulting, technology, and services to law departments and law firms across the globe. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our 1,600+ strong team of legal professionals, lawyers, consultants, project managers, and engineers operate across the United States, Europe, UK, Asia, Hong Kong, and Australia.

ElevateFlex, the flexible resourcing capability within Elevate, supports a new flexible career within the legal industry. We match exceptional legal professionals to the evolving needs of our clients through a global community of talent and advanced search technology. We are proud to be assessed in Band 1 of Chamber’s Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category.

Our Vision: A world where legal and business teams achieve incredible outcomes together.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. ElevateFlex strives to hire candidates from all backgrounds, fostering a diverse and inclusive work culture that drives innovation and success.