Banking & Finance Principle Associate

Simpson Judge; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday, accruing with length

Fantastic hybrid working model

Enhanced parental leave

Private health and dental care, with +

Job summary

Simpson Judge is seeking a Principle Associate in Leeds for their market‑leading Leveraged Finance practice, offering scope to develop your expertise and expand market share in Leeds and the North.

The role covers leveraged finance, corporate financings, sponsor‑led and corporate transactions, growth lending and venture debt, with drafting and negotiating facility agreements and security documents (LMA and non‑LMA), and close collaboration with corporate and restructuring teams throughout.

Qualifications

• This role requires a minimum of 5 years’ PQE in leveraged finance.
• Experience in cashflow lending and general banking is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with lenders, borrowers, intermediaries and investors.
• Ability to draft and negotiate facility agreements and security documents.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate facility agreements and security documents (LMA and non-LMA).
• Negotiate intercreditor arrangements.
• Collaborate closely with corporate and restructuring teams throughout deals.

Skills

Leveraged finance

Cashflow lending

General banking

Job description

Principle Associate | 5+ PQE | Hybrid | Leeds

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior or Principal Associate to join a market leading Leveraged Finance and award winning practice with a focus on developing your expertise and market share across Leeds and the North.

The role covers leveraged finance, corporate financings, sponsor-led and corporate transactions, and growth lending and venture debt. You’ll be involved at every stage of a deal, drafting and negotiating facility agreements and security documents (in LMA and non-LMA form) and negotiating intercreditor arrangements. You’ll work closely with the corporate and restructuring teams throughout.

Candidate Profile

This role is best suited to someone with at least 5 years’ PQE and strong leveraged finance experience, alongside cashflow lending and general banking. You’ll be proactive and have dealt with lenders, borrowers, intermediaries and investors across the full life of a transaction.

The Benefits

• 25 days holiday, accruing with length of service
• Fantastic hybrid working model
• Enhanced parental leave
• Private health and dental care, with discounted rates for dependents