Senior Finance Associate

SSQ; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SSQ is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Leveraged & Acquisition Finance team in London. The role is aimed at a technically strong finance lawyer with broad experience across lender and sponsor-side transactions.

The team is in a growth phase with plans to expand partner bench and promote from within, offering strong long-term progression and client exposure.

Qualifications

• 6PQE or above in Leveraged & Acquisition Finance.
• Strong leveraged and acquisition finance experience.
• Experience acting for both lenders and sponsors.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to run transactions with limited supervision.
• Commercial mindset and interest in business development and client relationships.

Skills

Leveraged finance

Acquisition finance

Lender experience

Sponsor experience

Drafting

Negotiation

Business development

Client relationships

Job description

Senior Associate | Leveraged & Acquisition Finance | 6 PQE+ | London

SSQ is working with a leading international law firm is looking to hire a Senior Associate into its growing Leveraged & Acquisition Finance team in London. The role would suit a technically strong finance lawyer with broad experience across lender and sponsor-side transactions.

The team is in a growth phase, with plans to expand its partner bench over the coming years and a clear appetite to promote from within. As a result, there are strong long-term progression prospects for the right candidate.

The successful candidate will have:

• 6PQE or above
• Strong leveraged and acquisition finance experience
• Experience acting for both lenders and sponsors
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• The ability to run transactions with limited supervision
• A commercial mindset and an interest in business development and client relationships

This is a particularly attractive opportunity for a senior associate who wants greater responsibility, stronger client exposure and a clearer progression pathway than may be available within a larger or more heavily leveraged team.