Leverage Finance Associate / SA , 3-7 PQE, US Firm, London

Bruin; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a talented Leverage Finance Associate to join its dynamic London team. This role offers the chance to work on complex, high-profile transactions in a market-leading finance practice. You will advise on leveraged and acquisition finance transactions while collaborating with top-tier teams across various financial sectors. The firm is heavily investing in its London practice, providing excellent career progression opportunities and a collaborative culture. If you have a proactive mindset and are eager to thrive in a high-growth environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Market-leading salary

Bonus structure

Excellent career progression

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 3-7 PQE Finance Associate with experience in leveraged finance.
• Background from a top-tier US or Magic Circle firm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise on leveraged and acquisition finance transactions.
• Collaborate on cross-border transactions with top-ranked teams.

Skills

Leveraged Finance

Debt Finance

Structured Finance

Commercial Awareness

Technical Expertise

Education

Qualified in England & Wales

Common Law Equivalent

Job description

Leverage Finance Associate | 3-7 PQE | US Firm | London

A leading US law firm is seeking a talented Leverage Finance Associate (3-7 PQE) to join its expanding London team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, high-profile transactions within a market-leading finance practice.

The Role
Advise on leveraged and acquisition finance transactions, acting for private equity sponsors, investment funds, and major financial institutions. Work across secured and unsecured credit facilities, high-yield financings, mezzanine lending, and restructuring mandates.

Collaborate with top-ranked teams across M&A, Capital Markets, Restructuring, and Funds, ensuring seamless deal execution on sophisticated cross-border transactions. Join a firm that is heavily investing in its London finance practice, offering clear progression and long-term career opportunities.

The Candidate

3-7 PQE Finance Associate with experience in leveraged finance, debt finance, or structured finance. England & Wales qualified (or common law equivalent) with a background from a top-tier US or Magic Circle firm. Strong technical expertise, commercial awareness, and the ability to handle complex financing structures.

A proactive and ambitious mindset, looking to thrive in a high-growth US platform.

The Firm Offers

Exposure to sophisticated and high-value finance transactions at the top end of the market. Market-leading US salary and bonus structure. A firm with a clear growth strategy in London, providing excellent career progression prospects. A collaborative and entrepreneurial culture, working alongside some of the most respected finance lawyers in the industry.

For more information or a confidential discussion about how this role fits into your career plans, please get in touch [e-mail]