Leveraged Finance Associate

Overview

A leading US law firm is seeking a junior Leveraged Finance Associate to join its busy London finance team. The practice advises private equity sponsors, corporate borrowers, banks and financial institutions on complex cross-border financings across the capital structure.

This is an opportunity to join a high-performing leveraged finance team with strong deal flow and exposure to sophisticated acquisition finance, leveraged lending, infrastructure finance, fund finance, corporate finance and restructuring-related matters.

What You’ll Do

• Advise on leveraged and acquisition finance transactions for sponsors, borrowers and lenders.
• Work on complex cross-border financings linked to M&A and wider corporate activity.
• Assist with commitment papers, loan agreements, intercreditor documentation and related finance documents.
• Develop experience across highly leveraged capital structures and leveraged loan products.
• Support transactions involving English law security and broader financing arrangements.
• Work closely with partners, counsel and international teams on fast-moving mandates.

About You

• 1-3 PQE with relevant leveraged finance experience.
• Experience gained in the London market or a comparable common law jurisdiction.
• Strong transactional background and practical exposure to finance deals.
• Developing technical understanding of leveraged finance structures and documentation.
• Collaborative, proactive and comfortable working in a busy, demanding team environment.
• Strong communication skills, commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Exposure to infrastructure finance would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Apply?

• Join a leading international finance platform with significant cross-border deal flow.
• Work on sophisticated leveraged finance and acquisition finance transactions.
• Benefit from early responsibility within a busy, partner-led team.
• Build technical depth across leveraged lending, sponsor finance and capital structure work.
• Gain exposure to a broad client base including sponsors, banks, corporate borrowers and financial institutions.
• Develop within a collaborative team that values practical experience and technical ability.

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For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please get in touch to explore whether the role could be a strong fit for your experience and career goals.