Senior Debt Finance Lawyer – Major US Law Firm

SSQ; London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A major law firm in London is seeking a Senior Debt Finance Lawyer with 6–8 years of experience. The role involves advising on complex debt financing transactions, including private equity finance and restructuring. The ideal candidate has strong technical knowledge and proven experience in managing lender- and borrower-side transactions. Competitive compensation and an opportunity to join a leading team await the right individual.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Experience in lender- and borrower-side debt finance.
• Strong technical knowledge of complex lending structures.
• London market experience at a major international law firm.

Responsibilities

• Act on acquisition and financing transactions for private equity sponsors.
• Advise lenders on cross-border syndicated loans.
• Execute debt financing for sponsors’ buy-and-build strategies.

Skills

Debt finance

Commercial awareness

Acquisition finance

Leveraged finance

Education

England & Wales-qualified solicitor

Job description

SSQ is partnering with a major US law firm in the search for a Senior Debt Finance Lawyer (6–8 PQE) to join their growing Debt Finance practice, which has a strong track record advising sponsor, corporate, and lender clients.

What you can expect:

You will join a highly regarded team advising on complex debt financing transactions for private equity sponsors, borrowers, and lenders across a range of sectors. The practice covers leveraged acquisitions, multi-jurisdictional financing transactions, domestic and cross-border syndicated lending, direct lending, special situations, restructurings, and debt issuances.

You can expect to work on:

• Acting on acquisition and financing transactions for mid-market private equity sponsors
• Advising lenders on cross-border syndicated loans and debt packages
• Structuring direct lending and junior debt deals for mid-cap companies across various industries
• Executing debt financing for sponsors’ buy-and-build strategies, portfolio expansion, and add-on acquisitions
• Advising borrowers on refinancing, debt restructurings, and bondholder negotiations across bank and bond facilities
• Providing strategic advice to asset managers and investment funds on portfolio financing

What we are looking for:

• England & Wales-qualified solicitor with 6–8 years’ post-qualification experience
• Experience across both lender- and borrower-side debt finance, with exposure to mid-market private debt transactions
• Strong technical knowledge of leveraged finance, acquisition finance, and complex lending structures
• London market experience at a major international law firm
• Commercial awareness and the ability to deliver practical, solutions-focused advice
• The right to work and live in the United Kingdom

If this could be ofinterest, please contact Nicky Walsh at [e-mail].