Leveraged Finance Senior Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier US law firm seeks a Leveraged Finance Senior Lawyer to join their expanding London practice. The role involves advising on high-value transactions, ensuring seamless execution in a collaborative environment, and offers significant career progression. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in leveraged finance with a track record from elite firms.

Benefits

Top-tier US salary

Market-leading compensation

Accelerated career progression

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 3-7 PQE Finance Associate with a strong track record in leveraged finance.
• Background from a top-tier US or Magic Circle firm.
• Ability to navigate complex financing structures in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise on leveraged and acquisition finance transactions for private equity sponsors.
• Work on secured and unsecured credit facilities, high-yield financings, and restructuring mandates.
• Collaborate with elite teams on cross-border matters.

Skills

Leveraged finance

Debt finance

Structured finance

Commercial acumen

Education

England & Wales qualified

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04.06.2025

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19.07.2025

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Job Description:

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.