Fund Finance/Leverage Finance (Contract)

Michael Page Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Potential to transition to permanent

Exposure to international clients

Job summary

Elite US law firm in London seeks a Fund Finance / Leveraged Finance Associate (3+ PQE) for a temporary role with strong potential to go permanent. You will join a high‑performing finance team handling sophisticated domestic and cross‑border financings, advising lenders, sponsors and borrowers.

The role demands experience across funds and leveraged finance, excellent drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage complex transactions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' PQE in fund finance and/or leveraged finance.
• Trained/qualified with a top City, international or US law firm.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and transaction‑management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on fund finance and leveraged finance transactions.
• Act for lenders, sponsors, funds and corporate borrowers.
• Draft, review and negotiate finance documents.

Skills

Fund finance

Leveraged finance

Drafting

Negotiation

Transaction management

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

An elite US law firm is seeking a Fund Finance / Leveraged Finance Associate at 3+ PQE to join its highly regarded London finance team. The position will initially be offered on a temporary contract, with strong potential for the opportunity to become permanent.

Client Details

Our client is an elite US law firm with a highly regarded international finance practice and an established presence in the London market.

The firm advises leading financial institutions, private capital sponsors, funds and corporate borrowers on sophisticated domestic and cross-border financing matters. Due to continued demand within the team, they are looking to bring in an experienced finance associate, initially on a temporary basis.

Description

The successful Fund Finance / Leveraged Finance Associate will join a high-performing finance team and work on a broad range of sophisticated financing transactions.

Depending on experience, the role will involve:

• Advising on fund finance and leveraged finance transactions
• Acting for lenders, sponsors, funds and corporate borrowers
• Working across complex domestic and cross-border financing matters
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating finance documents
• Managing transactions and coordinating with clients, counterparties and counsel
• Working closely with partners and senior lawyers on high-value mandates
• Taking responsibility for transactions appropriate to PQE and experience

The position is initially being offered on a temporary contract, although there is a genuine possibility of the role becoming permanent.

Profile

The successful candidate will ideally:

• Be a qualified solicitor with 3+ years' PQE
• Have experience in fund finance and/or leveraged finance
• Have trained and/or qualified with a strong City, international or US law firm
• Have experience handling sophisticated financing transactions
• Demonstrate strong drafting, negotiation and transaction‑management skills
• Be comfortable working within a fast-paced, high-performing environment
• Be available or able to become available for a temporary opportunity

Candidates with a particularly strong background in either fund finance or leveraged finance are encouraged to apply.

Job Offer

• Opportunity to join an elite US law firm in London
• High-quality fund finance and leveraged finance work
• Exposure to sophisticated international clients and transactions
• Competitive remuneration
• Immediate opportunity at 3+ PQE
• Initial temporary contract with strong potential to transition into a permanent role
• Excellent experience for an associate looking to strengthen their US firm credentials