Associate - Leveraged Finance (1-3PQE), Elite US Law Firm - London

​​​Our Client

An elite US law firm with an expanding leveraged finance practice that advises high profile clients on a wide range of US, European and cross-border leveraged financing matters.

They provide coverage for leading financial institutions on a broad range of leveraged finance areas, both in the syndicated market and in the direct lending space.

They are looking to appoint a dynamic Associate with experience in leveraged finance from a well regarded law firm to continue their significant momentum and support their well regarded Partners who are genuinely invested in your development opportunities.

You will advise financial sponsors and borrowers on leveraged acquisition finance and other complex financing transactions, including leveraged buyouts with a multijurisdictional component.

Structuring and executing sponsor-backed leveraged buyouts in the European market at all levels of the capital structure of these transactions.

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​Requirements:

You will be highly organised, deadline-focused and should be adept at managing multiple workstreams and matters, driving processes forward and delivering flawless work within short timeframes.

A 1-3PQE Lawyer, probably currently practicing in London at a Magic Circle, Silver Circle, international or peer US firm, with experience in leveraged finance and a strong academic background.

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For more information about this position, please get in touch with Jonathan Skerrett.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 020 3778 0891
Job ID: AP0043

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