Senior Associate, Banking & Finance - Leveraged & Corporate

Connect Legal Partners; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Connect Legal Partners in Leeds is seeking a banking & finance associate to join the firm’s Leeds banking team. You will work on leveraged and corporate finance matters, from first term sheet through to completion, including sponsor-backed deals and portfolio work.

The role requires five years’ PQE in banking and finance, solid leveraged and cashflow experience, and confidence dealing with lenders, borrowers and advisers. A clear route to progression is offered.

Qualifications

• Five years or more PQE in banking and finance.
• Solid leveraged, cashflow and general banking experience.
• Confidence running matters and dealing with lenders, borrowers and advisers.
• Interest in building client relationships and winning work.

Responsibilities

• Join the banking team in Leeds with a focus on leveraged and corporate finance.
• Draft and negotiate facility agreements and security packages on LMA and non‑LMA terms.
• Negotiate intercreditor arrangements.
• Handle portfolio work such as amendments, resets, restatements and bolt‑on acquisitions with corporate and restructuring colleagues.

Skills

PQE 5+ yrs in banking & finance

Leveraged finance

Cashflow analysis

Relationship building

Job description

Connect Legal Partners in Leeds is seeking a banking & finance associate to join the firm’s Leeds banking team. You will work on leveraged and corporate finance matters, from first term sheet through to completion, including sponsor-backed deals and portfolio work.

The role requires five years’ PQE in banking and finance, solid leveraged and cashflow experience, and confidence dealing with lenders, borrowers and advisers. A clear route to progression is offered.