Leveraged and Acquisition Finance Senior Associate, London

3 hours ago


England London London, UK, United Kingdom Jameson Legal. Full time

A prestigious global firm is seeking a banking lawyer with extensive experience in leveraged and acquisition finance to join its well-regarded finance practice based in London.

The role covers all aspects of financing transactions, including drafting and negotiating term sheets, inter-creditor agreements, and facility agreements, with a focus on acquisition and leveraged finance. The practice advises lenders and borrowers (including financial sponsors) on domestic and cross-border leveraged acquisitions and is a leading City firm for mid-market deals. Typical transactions include private equity-backed buyouts, corporate acquisitions, public bids, refinancings, and recapitalisations. The team regularly acts for direct lending funds and banks, with recent lateral hires expected to increase sponsor-side mandates.

The successful candidate will have between 5-7 years of post-qualification experience gained within a rival City practice or highly ranked international firm. Strong academics and significant banking experience (in particular leveraged and acquisition finance) are essential.

The Senior Associates in the team are expected to actively support the Partners in business development initiatives and play a key role in supervising and mentoring the junior lawyers within the team.

This role offers excellent career progression opportunities, exposure to complex and high-profile matters, a friendly and supportive environment, encouraging teamwork and continuous learning, all combined with a competitive salary and benefits package.

To apply or discuss your current situation confidentially, please reach out to Thiago Silva.

Please note that where a level of preferred experience or qualification is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.Jameson Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.




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