Leveraged Finance Associate - Lawyer (NQ - 2 PQE)

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Leveraged Finance Associate - Lawyer (NQ - 2 PQE), London

Client:

Medlock Partners

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

7

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

The Opportunity

A prestigious US law firm is seeking a talented Leveraged Finance Associate (0-2 PQE) to join its sponsor finance London team. This firm has a market-leading reputation in leveraged finance, working on high-profile, complex transactions for top-tier private equity sponsors and financial institutions.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a junior finance lawyer to develop their career in an elite environment, working alongside some of the most highly regarded practitioners in the industry.

The Role

The successful candidate will work on cutting-edge leveraged finance transactions, gaining exposure to high-value sponsor-led deals. This is a rare opportunity to work within a highly sophisticated practice, advising private equity sponsors, banks, and alternative lenders on complex, multi-jurisdictional financings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising on leveraged and acquisition finance transactions for major private equity sponsors.
• Structuring and negotiating highly complex debt finance arrangements.
• Working closely with clients, partners, and other practice areas to execute high-profile transactions.
• Managing multiple workstreams within fast-paced, time-sensitive deals.
• Keeping up to date with market trends, regulatory developments, and evolving finance structures.

Key Requirements

• 0-2 years PQE, with experience in leveraged finance or sponsor-led transactions.
• Trained at an elite US or Magic Circle law firm, with exposure to top-tier private equity finance transactions.
• Excellent academic background (minimum 2:1 or equivalent from a leading university).
• Qualified in England & Wales or the US.
• Outstanding technical ability, commercial awareness, and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-moving transactional environment.

Why Join?

• Work at an elite US law firm with a global reputation in leveraged finance.
• Gain exposure to market-leading private equity sponsor clients.
• Competitive US salary package and benefits.
• Work in a high-performing, intellectually stimulating environment with exceptional career progression opportunities.

Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.