Associate (Lawyer) – Leveraged Finance / Fund Finance
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Finance Associate to join a prestigious international law firm with a truly global presence.
Renowned for its market-leading expertise, the firm has built a substantial European practice with a strong focus on international arbitration and litigation, cross-border acquisitions, capital markets transactions, private equity, financing and restructuring matters. The office is home to a large team of highly regarded legal professionals, including partners, senior counsel and lawyers qualified across multiple jurisdictions. Working collaboratively with colleagues across the firm's international network, the team advises on complex, cross-border matters for an impressive global client base.
The department
The firm's Finance team is recognised for its extensive experience advising leading private equity sponsors across Europe. The team acts on a broad range of sophisticated financing matters, including leveraged acquisitions, portfolio company financings and fund-level finance transactions.
Their expertise spans the full spectrum of leveraged debt structures, including Term Loan B facilities, second lien financings, HoldCo PIK debt and bond issuances. The team also advises debt funds on their own financing arrangements, alongside fund sponsors on subscription line facilities, NAV facilities and management financing transactions.
The position
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and commercially minded lawyer looking to take the next step in their career. The successful candidate will have experience managing matters with an increasing level of autonomy and will enjoy working closely with private equity sponsors, corporates and financial institutions on high-profile domestic and cross-border transactions.
The role offers exposure to a broad and varied client base, providing the opportunity to work on complex financing transactions while developing strong client relationships within a collaborative and supportive team.
Responsibilities
- Advising clients on a broad range of finance matters, including drafting and negotiating transaction documents, managing transaction processes and coordinating with all parties throughout the deal lifecycle.
- Supervising and mentoring trainee solicitors as part of transaction teams.
- Advising regulated clients on a range of compliance and regulatory matters.
- Supporting private equity funds on portfolio investment-related matters, including special purpose vehicles, joint venture arrangements and general partner/manager compensation issues.
- Advising on and negotiating fund direct and secondary transactions.
- Contributing to business development and knowledge management initiatives through client publications, presentations and thought leadership.
Skills, experience & qualifications
- Qualified lawyer with 2–4 years' post-qualification experience (PQE).
- Demonstrable international or cross-border transactional experience.
- Strong technical ability with experience working on complex finance transactions.
- Commercially minded with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to build lasting client relationships.
- Collaborative team player with a positive, energetic approach.
- Commercial awareness and a strong understanding of market developments.
Equal opportunities
This law firm is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse working environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion or belief, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.