Leveraged Finance Associate

Our client, an elite US firm, is seeking a high-calibre Leveraged Finance associate to join its growing London team. This practice is widely recognised for advising on some of the most complex and innovative cross-border financing transactions in the European market.

The Team The London finance group advises banks, financial sponsors and corporate borrowers across the full spectrum of leveraged and acquisition finance. The team has deep expertise across all levels of the capital structure, including:

Syndicated senior and second lien facilities

Private credit and ABL financings

Holdco PIK and fund financings.

Beyond leveraged finance, the team is also active in infrastructure and real estate finance, restructuring and asset-backed financings. Working closely with colleagues across US, Europe and Asia, the team delivers fully integrated cross-border solutions. With few transactions being purely domestic, strong transaction management and coordination skills are essential.

The Role You will join a dynamic and fast-growing team, gaining exposure to a broad range of high-profile matters, with a particular focus on leveraged finance and digital infrastructure finance.

Key aspects of the role include:

Advising on market-leading, cross-border leveraged finance transactions

Drafting and negotiating commitment papers, loan agreements and intercreditor documentation

Working alongside high yield teams on integrated financing structures (e.g. bridge-to-bond)
Managing transactions and liaising with international stakeholders

Building client relationships and supporting business development efforts.

You will benefit from early client exposure and will work closely with partners who are committed to your development and long-term career progression.

Candidate Profile2+ PQE (up to Counsel level)
Experience in leveraged finance, acquisition finance, or related areas

Strong understanding of leveraged capital structures and loan products

Confidence leading drafting and negotiations

Solid grounding in English law security

Experience in infrastructure finance is advantageous, but not essential.

Why Apply?

Work on high-profile, complex cross-border transactions

Join a collaborative, high-performance team

Gain exposure to a broad and diverse finance practice

Clear progression opportunities within a globally integrated platform.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance lawyer to take the next step in their career within a top-tier international practice.

Location:

London Region:
London (Greater)
Country: UKSalary: 200,Specialisation:
Banking & Finance Sector:
Law firm

Role Position:
Associate Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

Full Time Experience Level: Mid Level (2-5 years), Mid Senior Level (3-7+ years), Senior Level (5-10+ years)
PQE: 4-6 years, 7+ years, 10+ years

Reference Number: LWK-PL-18069