Senior Leveraged Finance Associate – High‑Profile UK Deals

Vasto Legal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in London seeks a Leveraged Finance Associate with 2–5 PQE. This role involves advising banks and corporate clients on complex financing transactions, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior associates. Candidates should have a strong background in leveraged finance and be prepared to handle high-profile mandates. The firm offers a competitive salary of £150k–£180k, depending on experience, plus bonuses, in a supportive environment fostering career progression.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in leveraged finance or banking.
• Experience with acquisition finance, refinancing, and documentation of complex financing.
• Ability to take ownership of client relationships and manage workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Advise banks and corporate borrowers on leveraged finance transactions.
• Manage workstreams alongside supervision from partners.
• Work on high-value financing transactions and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Strong transactional experience in banking or leveraged finance

Experience advising on cross-border transactions

Client relationship management

Mentoring junior team members

Job description

A leading international law firm in London seeks a Leveraged Finance Associate with 2–5 PQE. This role involves advising banks and corporate clients on complex financing transactions, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior associates. Candidates should have a strong background in leveraged finance and be prepared to handle high-profile mandates. The firm offers a competitive salary of £150k–£180k, depending on experience, plus bonuses, in a supportive environment fostering career progression.