US Debt Associate

Jameson Legal.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international law firm based in London is looking for a mid to senior-level US-qualified Associate to join their team. The role includes advising on complex financing transactions, particularly focusing on high-yield bonds and liability management. Ideal candidates will have experience managing client relationships and mentoring junior lawyers in a collaborative environment that values quality and long-term partnerships. This opportunity presents significant responsibility and exposure to high-profile matters.

Qualifications

• Mid to senior-level US-qualified Associate.
• Experience in advising on US law aspects of financing transactions.
• Strong ability to manage transactions and mentor junior lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Advise on high-yield bonds and liability management exercises.
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers.
• Engage in transaction management and provide direct client exposure.

Job description

Job Description

This is an opportunity to join a UK-headquartered international law firm with a long-standing and highly regarded US debt practice based in London. From its London platform, the firm advises on complex, cross-border financing transactions for an impressive global client base, working seamlessly across jurisdictions and time zones.

The London finance team is firmly established and widely recognised for its work across acquisition and leveraged finance, corporate debt, private placements and high-yield bond transactions. Acting for lenders, borrowers and sponsors, the practice is regularly instructed on high-profile and technically demanding matters spanning both developed and emerging markets.

The team is now seeking a mid to senior-level US-qualified Associate to join its existing group and play a key role in the ongoing delivery of this work.

The role will involve advising on the US law aspects of a broad range of financing transactions, including high-yield bonds, liability management exercises and US private placements. Associates are given meaningful responsibility, with direct client exposure, involvement in transaction management, and the opportunity to supervise and mentor junior Lawyers. The environment is collaborative and collegiate, with an emphasis on quality, consistency and long-term client relationships rather than short-term growth.