Leveraged Finance Associate

Larson Maddox; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international law firm in the London Area is seeking a Finance Lawyer to handle complex leveraged and acquisition transactions. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with 2-4 years' experience, excellent drafting and negotiation skills, and a proactive, client-focused approach. The firm offers strong career development, excellent training, and exposure to high-value international deals.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified solicitor in England & Wales or equivalent.
• 2-4 years post-qualification experience, ideally in leveraged finance.
• Strong technical knowledge of debt finance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Advise on leveraged and acquisition finance transactions.
• Draft and negotiate complex finance documentation.
• Support clients through all stages of the deal lifecycle.
• Coordinate with colleagues across jurisdictions for cross-border advice.
• Stay updated on market trends and regulatory developments.
• Contribute to business development and client relationships.

Skills

Drafting and negotiation

Debt finance structures knowledge

Communication

Commercial awareness

Client-focused approach

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales or equivalent

2-4 years post-qualification experience in leveraged finance

Job description

Overview

This is an opportunity for a technically strong and commercially minded finance lawyer to work on complex, high-value transactions across multiple jurisdictions at a prestigious international law firm. The team advises a broad client base including major investment banks, private equity sponsors, and corporate borrowers on a wide range of leveraged and acquisition finance matters.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative and high-performing group that is consistently ranked in the top tier for banking and finance work. The firm offers a strong platform for career development, excellent training, and exposure to market-leading deals.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise lenders, borrowers, and sponsors on a wide range of leveraged and acquisition finance transactions.
• Draft and negotiate complex finance documentation including facility agreements, intercreditor agreements, and security packages.
• Support clients through all stages of the deal lifecycle, from structuring and term sheet negotiation to closing and post-closing matters.
• Coordinate with colleagues across multiple jurisdictions to deliver seamless cross-border advice.
• Stay up to date with market trends and regulatory developments affecting the leveraged finance space.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and client relationship management.

Required Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent common law jurisdiction).
• 2-4 years post-qualification experience in leveraged finance, ideally gained at a top-tier UK or international law firm.
• Strong technical knowledge of debt finance structures and documentation.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Commercially minded with a proactive and client-focused approach.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal and Other

Industries

• Financial Services
• Law Practice
• Legal Services

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