Leveraged Finance Associate
4 hours ago
We’re expanding our Leveraged Finance Group in London and looking for ambitious, experienced, and motivated associates to join us for the long term.About the RoleOur mid-level Associates, work on a broad mix of international transactions including:Acquisition financings, refinancings and strategic financings, in particular for private equity and other financial sponsor clientsDrafting and negotiating facilities agreements, intercreditor agreements, and security documentsCoordinating cross-border teams and collaborating with colleagues across corporate, tax, competition, and other practicesAbout Our Leveraged Finance GroupOur team sits within the Global Transactions department, alongside our private equity M&A, public M&A, corporate finance, and real estate teams. We focus on large, and complex leveraged buy-out transactions and financing arrangements for top-tier financial investors—including private equity sponsors, sovereign wealth funds, and infrastructure funds.We also advise public and private companies across a wide range of leveraged financing products. Our London team is a balanced mix of English and New York law practitioners, with deep expertise in European/US cross-border financings, bank/bond structures, unitranche, senior/mezzanine, high yield bonds, and back-leverage transactions. We operate as an integrated global team, working closely with colleagues in New York, Europe, and Asia to deliver seamless advice and share best practices across jurisdictions.What We’re Looking ForSolid leveraged finance experience (borrower/sponsor or creditor side) from a leading law firmStrong technical and commercial skillsQualified in England & Wales or another common-law jurisdictionExcellent communication and team leadership abilitiesA proactive approach to client service, business development, and knowledge sharingWhy Join Us?Work with top-tier clientsBe part of a truly international teamGain exposure to a wide range of financing productsBenefit from comprehensive training, career development, and secondment opportunitiesInclusionFreshfields is an equal opportunities employer and all applications received by the firm will be considered by the firm on the basis of their merit alone and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background. All offers of employment will be conditional on the candidate having/securing the right to work in the UK and providing the firm with evidence of that right (as required by the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) prior to employment commencing.Freshfields is a Ban the Box employer. We ask applicants to disclose criminal convictions only when a conditional job offer is made. A conviction does not automatically lead to withdrawal of the offer: we make decisions on a case by case basis and take a number of factors into account (eg the role you are applying for and the circumstances of the offence). You would have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before we make a decision.
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