Leveraged Finance Associate (2–5 PQE)

Vasto Legal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in London seeks a Leveraged Finance Associate with 2–5 PQE. This role involves advising banks and corporate clients on complex financing transactions, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior associates. Candidates should have a strong background in leveraged finance and be prepared to handle high-profile mandates. The firm offers a competitive salary of £150k–£180k, depending on experience, plus bonuses, in a supportive environment fostering career progression.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in leveraged finance or banking.
• Experience with acquisition finance, refinancing, and documentation of complex financing.
• Ability to take ownership of client relationships and manage workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Advise banks and corporate borrowers on leveraged finance transactions.
• Manage workstreams alongside supervision from partners.
• Work on high-value financing transactions and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Strong transactional experience in banking or leveraged finance

Experience advising on cross-border transactions

Client relationship management

Mentoring junior team members

Job description

Leveraged Finance Associate (2–5 PQE)

We are working with a leading international law firm on a high-profile opportunity within their Leveraged Finance practice in London. This is a rare chance to join a dynamic team at the forefront of complex, high-value financing transactions across the UK and European markets.

The team advises banks, alternative lenders, private equity sponsors, and corporate borrowers on a full range of leveraged finance transactions. Their work includes acquisition finance, refinancing, recapitalisations, covenant‑light facilities, unitranche and second‑lien structures, as well as cross‑border lending and sponsor‑backed deals. Associates also gain exposure to the full lifecycle of deals, including negotiation and documentation of complex financing arrangements, intercreditor agreements, and regulatory compliance matters.

This role is ideally suited to an associate with strong transactional experience in banking or leveraged finance who is looking to work on sophisticated, market‑leading deals. The successful candidate will be expected to manage workstreams, take ownership of client relationships under partner supervision, and mentor junior team members. Experience advising on cross‑border or private equity‑backed transactions will be advantageous.

You will enjoy direct exposure to partners and clients, a supportive team culture, and the opportunity to work on some of the most high‑profile leveraged finance mandates in the market. The team is recognised for its technical excellence, commercial approach, and collaborative environment, providing a clear platform for career development and progression.

The Firm

This international law firm is consistently ranked among the top firms in Banking and Finance, with a highly regarded London office. The Leveraged Finance team works closely with colleagues across Corporate, Restructuring, and Capital Markets to deliver integrated solutions on complex financing transactions. The firm offers associates access to sophisticated mandates, excellent training, and a collegial environment that supports long‑term career growth.

Salary & Package

£150k‑£180k depending on the level of experience + a bonus

Should you be interested in a confidential conversation, then please feel free to reach out Joe Kersey (07510707909, [e-mail])