Leveraged Finance Associate, US Law Firm, London 2–6 PQE | Market-leading US-firm salary | Hybrid
The opportunity:
A leading US law firm is growing its London Leveraged Finance practice and is looking for an ambitious associate to join a high-performing team on high-profile, cross-border deals. The team advises private equity sponsors, borrowers and lenders on some of the market's most complex acquisition financings, giving associates real responsibility, partner exposure and lean deal teams.
The role:
- Advising sponsors, borrowers and lenders on leveraged and acquisition finance transactions, including LBOs, refinancings, recaps and add-on acquisitions
- Drafting and negotiating senior facilities agreements, interim facilities agreements, intercreditor agreements and fee letters
- Working on unitranche, direct lending, TLB, super senior RCF and high-yield bridge structures
- Running security packages and guarantees across multiple jurisdictions, coordinating local counsel
- Managing conditions precedent, signings and closings, as well as post-completion matters
- Working closely with the firm's US offices on cross-border, New York-law and English-law deals
- Supervising junior associates and trainees, and building direct client relationships
About you:
- A qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with 2–6 PQE in leveraged or acquisition finance, from a top-tier UK, US or international firm
- Experience acting for sponsors and/or lenders on mid-to-large-cap transactions
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with commercial judgement and attention to detail
- Confident running deal workstreams and handling clients directly
- New York or US experience is a plus but not essential
What's on offer:
- A top-of-market US-firm salary and bonus
- Lean deal teams with early responsibility and real partner contact
- High-profile, international work for leading private equity houses and financial institutions
- A clear path to senior associate and partner
To find out more in confidence, contact Alex Cruickshanks at Benedict Holding on 07534797239 or at AlexCruickshanks@benedictholding.com.