Leveraged Finance Associate

1 week ago


London Area, United Kingdom Bruin Full time

Leverage Finance Associate | 3-7 PQE | US Firm | London

A leading US law firm is seeking a talented Leverage Finance Associate (3-7 PQE) to join its expanding London team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, high-profile transactions within a market-leading finance practice.

The Role

  • Advise on leveraged and acquisition finance transactions, acting for private equity sponsors, investment funds, and major financial institutions.
  • Work across secured and unsecured credit facilities, high-yield financings, mezzanine lending, and restructuring mandates.
  • Collaborate with top-ranked teams across M&A, Capital Markets, Restructuring, and Funds, ensuring seamless deal execution on sophisticated cross-border transactions.
  • Join a firm that is heavily investing in its London finance practice, offering clear progression and long-term career opportunities.

The Candidate

  • 3-7 PQE Finance Associate with experience in leveraged finance, debt finance, or structured finance.
  • England & Wales qualified (or common law equivalent) with a background from a top-tier US or Magic Circle firm.
  • Strong technical expertise, commercial awareness, and the ability to handle complex financing structures.
  • A proactive and ambitious mindset, looking to thrive in a high-growth US platform.

The Firm Offers

  • Exposure to sophisticated and high-value finance transactions at the top end of the market.
  • Market-leading US salary and bonus structure.
  • A firm with a clear growth strategy in London, providing excellent career progression prospects.
  • A collaborative and entrepreneurial culture, working alongside some of the most respected finance lawyers in the industry.

For more information or a confidential discussion about how this role fits into your career plans, please get in touch.



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