Associate, Debt Finance

White-; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

White & Case in London seeks a mid-level Associate for the Debt Finance practice to handle sophisticated banking transactions. You will work with borrowers, lenders, and financial institutions, applying strong drafting and analytical skills while managing multiple deal streams in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasises teamwork, client service, and professional presence, with opportunities to engage in business development and cross-disciplinary collaboration within the firm.

Qualifications

• Mid-level Associate with strong academic credentials.
• Experience handling large-scale banking transactions.
• Self-motivated and well-organised with client focus.

Responsibilities

• Apply good judgment and analytical skills to tasks with tight timelines.
• Collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Maintain a professional presence and prioritise client needs.
• Execute multiple work streams and draft/edit contracts with precision.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities.
• Engage proactively with clients to provide strategic advice.

Skills

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Team player

Client focus

Self-motivated

Organisational skills

Good judgment

Education

Law degree

Job description

Our Debt Finance Practice specializes in advising clients on all aspects of debt-related transactions and financial structuring. We provide legal expertise to borrowers, lenders and other financial institutions on a wide range of financing matters, including syndicated loans, leveraged buyouts, refinancing and structured finance. Our team assists clients in negotiating and drafting loan agreements, security documents and other related contracts, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and managing potential risks. By leveraging our extensive knowledge of global financial markets and regulations, our Debt Finance Practice helps clients secure favorable financing terms and navigate complex financial landscapes, ultimately supporting their strategic financial goals and operational needs.Associate: Debt FinanceAre you ready to make your mark as part of the Debt Finance practice in our London office?In addition to strong academic credentials, as a mid-level Associate you should possess the drive and determination needed to thrive in a fast-paced practice, handling the legal intricacies of large-scale banking transactions. You will apply good judgment and excellent analytical skills to your work, be highly organised and self‑motivated, and be a team player with a strong professional presence and client focus.With established teams in every major financial market, we are trusted by many of the world’s largest banks to handle their biggest and most complex multijurisdictional transactions. Widely recognised as leaders in our field, we offer both international reach and deep local resources, advising on the full spectrum of financing matters and structuring innovative, often ground‑breaking deals. From the moment you join us, you will work alongside leading practitioners, supporting multidisciplinary teams composed of colleagues from within our group and across the firm’s M&A, Capital Markets and Project Finance groups.At White & Case, we will support you, give you responsibility and welcome you as an integral member of our diverse international team from day one. We foster a collegial working environment where partners are friendly and accessible and colleagues are supportive and open to questions.Key responsibilitiesApplying good judgment and excellent analytical skills to all tasks and demonstrating strong organisational skills and self‑motivationCollaborating effectively within a team environmentMaintaining a professional presence and prioritising client needsExecuting multiple work streams and delivering flawless work within short timeframes, using excellent drafting skills and attention to detailConducting essential contractual tasks, including editing passes on ancillary documents to ensure accuracy and linguistic precisionIdentifying and pursuing business development opportunities, and assisting with and implementing firm‑wide strategiesEngaging proactively with clients to build and maintain strong relationships, providing strategic advice and addressing their needsThis role reports toPartnerEqual OpportunitiesWhite & Case is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.If you require assistance and/or adjustment to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email us . We will be happy to work with you.The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.Note to Recruitment AgenciesOur internal Recruitment team manages all aspects of lateral hiring. All agencies must have signed terms of business—specific to the relevant office—before submitting any candidates. CVs or applications sent directly to White & Case partners or employees will also not be considered formal introductions. If you have questions, please contact the relevant Recruitment team. We work with our preferred suppliers when engaging agencies.