Senior Associate — Sponsor-Side Leveraged Finance

Simpson Judge; Greater London; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Judge in London is recruiting an experienced leveraged finance lawyer to focus on sponsor-side work within a major US private equity platform. You will advise sponsors and portfolio companies on complex acquisition financings, refinancings and ongoing debt arrangements.

At senior associate level, you will take substantial responsibility for transactions, balancing technical finance skills with understanding a sponsor’s commercial objectives and investment timetable.

Qualifications

• Substantial leveraged finance experience at a leading firm.
• Sponsor-side experience is highly relevant.
• Senior associate level with responsibility for transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution of sponsor-side financing transactions.
• Advise on financing structures, debt terms and implications for acquisitions.
• Draft and negotiate commitment papers, facility agreements and intercreditor arrangements.
• Work across syndicated lending and private credit structures, including term loans and revolvers.
• Manage negotiations with lenders and advisers; coordinate with PE colleagues and international counsel.
• Develop direct relationships with sponsor clients and portfolio company management teams.
• Supervise junior lawyers and lead transaction teams.

Skills

Sponsor-side experience

Leveraged finance

Deal execution

Negotiation skills

Client relationship management

Job description

Simpson Judge in London is recruiting an experienced leveraged finance lawyer to focus on sponsor-side work within a major US private equity platform. You will advise sponsors and portfolio companies on complex acquisition financings, refinancings and ongoing debt arrangements.

At senior associate level, you will take substantial responsibility for transactions, balancing technical finance skills with understanding a sponsor’s commercial objectives and investment timetable.