Associate - Leverage Finance

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Are you a talented Leveraged Finance Associate with 1-4 years PQE, looking to join a large, progressive Finance department? Progress your legal career in this Top 10 US law firm in London, renowned for their unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and a dynamic approach to law.

The Firm:
From their US origins to a global powerhouse - this international law firm is a juggernaut best known for big-ticket transactional work. The firm was among the first to secure an early-bird ticket to reach over $1B annual revenue. Their innovative, collaborative culture and unparalleled legal expertise have led their meteoric growth to expand further since; now, a Top 10 US firm in London. Their global footprint spans across over 20 offices in 4 continents, representing a broad spectrum of clients including Europe's largest companies, financial and government entities, private corporates, and MNCs.

The firm is situated in the upper/premium market; they are recognised for their unique mix of US and English law advice and excellence in M&A, Private Equity, Insurance Transactions, Investment Funds, International Arbitration/Litigation, Employment & Banking. You can expect a wealth of ultra-high value transactions and complex cross-border cases in this firm. Fuelled by their exponential growth in the number of associates throughout the decades; the firm expanded their services to clients, including restructuring, finance, real estate, and securities litigation that dominated the legal sector in Europe and Asia-Pacific.

The firm's financial metrics are generally significantly above most of its elite competitors. Their London office generates one of the highest revenues among US firms. Joining this firm, you can expect a generous remuneration package aligning to the Cravath scale.

The Role:
This is a standout opportunity for a Leveraged Finance Associate to join this top 10 US law firm in London.

This is one of the leading leveraged and acquisition finance practices, regularly advising financial sponsors and corporate borrowers on financings across all tiers of the capital structure including syndicated senior and second lien facilities, unitranche/private credit facilities, ABL facilities, Holdco PIK and fund financings.

Within this role, you will be regularly exposed to clients from the start and will be encouraged to market to those clients to build the firm's relationships. You will be working in a team that promotes a high-performance, collaborative culture, and you will have the chance to work on market-leading, high-profile, cross-border transactions, advising both financial sponsors and corporate clients from around the world.

As well as leveraged finance, a substantial part of the group's practice comprises infrastructure and real estate finance, restructuring, and asset-backed financings.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A qualified solicitor with 1-4 years of PQE.
• Good organisational skills.
• Enthusiasm for intellectually challenging work.
• Cravath scale salary and excellent benefits with clear and structured progression paths.
• A flexible and friendly working environment and a supportive team culture.
• Exposure to large, high-profile UK and international issues.