Leveraged Finance Associate

We are working with a leading international law firm seeking a high-calibre Leveraged Finance Associate (2-4 PQE) to join its growing London practice.

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The team advises leading private equity sponsors, sovereign wealth funds and institutional investors on complex cross-border acquisition financings, refinancings, recapitalisations and other strategic financing transactions. Associates are given significant responsibility from an early stage and work directly with market-leading partners on some of the most high-profile sponsor-side transactions in Europe.

This opportunity would suit a lawyer currently practising within a recognised leveraged finance, acquisition finance or banking team who is looking to increase their exposure to sponsor-led work and work more closely with leading financial sponsor clients.

The Role

• Advising private equity sponsors and other financial investors on leveraged buyouts and acquisition financings.
• Acting on complex cross-border financing transactions across multiple jurisdictions.
• Working across senior secured, unitranche, super senior, HoldCo and other bespoke financing structures.
• Exposure to refinancings, recapitalisations, dividend recaps and strategic investments.
• Direct interaction with clients, counterparties and deal teams from an early stage.

Candidate Profile

• England & Wales qualified solicitor with 2-4 years' post-qualification experience.
• Experience gained within a leading leveraged finance, acquisition finance or banking practice.
• Strong technical drafting and transaction management skills.
• Experience acting for private equity sponsors, alternative capital providers or major financial institutions.
• Excellent academics and strong commercial awareness.
• Ambitious and motivated to develop within a high-performing international platform.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Genuine sponsor-side focus.
• Market-leading private equity client base.
• High levels of responsibility and client exposure. xwzovoh
• Strong deal flow across Europe and the US.
• Clear development and progression opportunities within a growing practice.

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