Leveraged Finance Senior Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading US law firm is expanding its London practice and seeks a Leverage Finance Associate with 3-7 PQE. This role offers an opportunity to work on high-value transactions with top-tier clients, promising significant career progression in an elite legal environment. Successful candidates will have a strong background in leveraged finance and will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Top-tier US salary

Market-leading compensation

Accelerated career progression opportunities

Collaborative culture with renowned finance lawyers

Qualifications

• 3-7 PQE Finance Associate with strong leveraged finance background.
• Must have experience in complex financing structures.
• Driven and ambitious lawyer looking for growth opportunities in finance.

Responsibilities

• Advise on leveraged and acquisition finance transactions.
• Work on secured and unsecured credit facilities.
• Collaborate on high-profile cross-border finance matters.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Legal expertise in finance

Commercial acumen

Education

Qualified in England & Wales

Background from top-tier US or Magic Circle firm

Job description

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

I am representing a premier US law firm with an established reputation in Leverage Finance that is actively expanding its London practice. This is a standout opportunity for a high-calibre associate to join a market-leading team, advising on sophisticated, high-value transactions at the forefront of the finance market.

The Opportunity

• Advise on complex leveraged and acquisition finance transactions, acting for top-tier private equity sponsors, investment funds, and financial institutions.
• Work on a broad spectrum of secured and unsecured credit facilities, high-yield financings, mezzanine lending, and restructuring mandates.
• Collaborate with elite teams across M&A, Capital Markets, Restructuring, and Funds, ensuring seamless deal execution on high-profile cross-border matters.
• Join a firm making a significant investment in its London office, creating tangible opportunities for long-term career progression.

Who We’re Looking For

• 3-7 PQE Finance Associate with a strong track record 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 acumen, and the ability to navigate complex financing structures in a fast-paced environment.
• A driven, ambitious lawyer looking to be part of a growing, high-performing US finance platform.

Why Join?

• Access to the most sophisticated and high-value finance transactions in the market.
• Top-tier US salary and market-leading compensation.
• A firm with a clear growth strategy in London, offering accelerated career progression.
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial culture, working alongside renowned finance lawyers in an elite global firm.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a firm that is shaping the future of the London leveraged finance market. I’d be happy to discuss further and explore how this role aligns with your career ambitions, please DM me to arrange a conversation. Looking forward to hearing from you.