Debt Finance Lawyer

1 week ago


London, UK, United Kingdom Lennoxvale Specialist Recruitment Full time

Your New Company


Our client is amongst the top law firms in the UK and they’re carrying out a search for an ambitious Debt Finance Lawyer to join their dynamic Global Finance team in the City of London.


Your New Role


In your role as Debt Finance Lawyer, you will be joining one of the most innovative and solution orientated legal practices in the city today.


You will typically act on all elements of a financing from term sheet stage, through to closing and post-closing.


Your specific areas of responsibility will be to draft and negotiate term sheets, security documents, intercreditor agreements and facilities agreements, ensuring a smooth process to transaction close.

You will be expected to have client relationships and a desire to build on these and develop your own client network with support and guidance from the partners and wider team.


You will also be expected to manage projects that have been assigned to you, and liaise closely with colleagues, clients, counterparties and other advisers, whilst working as part of a committed and inspired friendly team that enjoys its work and considers itself a leader in its field of practice.

All members of the team have frequent client contact and must be willing to travel.


Typical responsibilities include:


  • Drafting of legal documents and agreements;
  • Contributing to department know-how and developing precedent documents;
  • Advising clients;
  • Negotiating with counterparts and leading calls; and


In addition to strong technical skills, you should be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm for business development and strong interpersonal skills as there will be significant client contact, in both the work and business development context.


What You Need To Succeed


As the Debt Finance Lawyer, you will have general debt finance experience including leveraged acquisition finance.


  • 3/4PQE level lawyer with debt finance experience:
  • Experience of drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal documents and agreements in a private practice environment.
  • An adaptable person who is a fast learner, with experience practising in multiple jurisdictions.
  • A team-player who can work effectively with colleagues at all levels.
  • Client facing experience and the ability to understand and respond effectively to client needs.
  • Experience of negotiating with counterparts.
  • A commercial approach.


What You'll Receive In Return


As the Debt Finance Lawyer, you will receive a highly competitive market salary, bonus, benefits and hybrid working options.


Applying For Your New Role


Does this position sound of interest? Please submit your CV confidentially and we will be in touch shortly to discuss the opportunity in further detail. Or, if you prefer to chat about the role confidentially before submitting a CV, please get in touch via the contact details provided.



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