Associate / Senior Associate in London

Department/Practice Group: Banking (Corporate Lending and Real Estate Finance)

Duration: Permanent

Location: London

Reports to: Partner

Type of Role: Hybrid (at least 3 days in the office a week)

Reference no: 9900

The Role

Acting for lenders and borrowers on a variety of corporate lending transactions, including large investment grade loans provided by international bank syndicates, secured domestic and cross-border term and revolving facilities, acquisition financings (including public to private), and other cash flow based loans. We act for a wide range of lenders and borrowers in this space. Our lender clients include UK and international banks, private debt funds and insurers. Our borrower clients range from listed UK corporates to hotel operating businesses. Our team members are based in London, Edinburgh and Glasgow and you will be working with team members across those three offices. Many of the transactions we work on are cross‑border in nature and so you will also have the opportunity to work with our extensive global network of offices. Our real estate finance and fund finance practices sit within the same practice group. As such, a familiarity with these product areas is useful, though not essential.

We are focused on supporting and developing members of our team, providing them with the opportunity to stretch themselves whilst ensuring they have readily accessible tools in the form of precedents and know‑how resources second to none. In addition, you will be encouraged and empowered to get involved in marketing and business development initiatives. To support you in this role, you will have the benefit of our award‑winning learning and development programs.

Experience, skills, and attributes

• Between 4-8 years’ post‑qualification experience working in an international law firm, primarily in the areas described above.
• Experience in running finance transactions of the type described above, including club and syndicated transactions.
• A good understanding of LMA‑style documentation, including facility agreements and intercreditor agreements.
• A good understanding of cash‑flow based financial covenants.
• Advanced core technical legal skills relevant to transactional banking work, including UK company law, and English contract, insolvency and security law.

General

• Committed to keeping up with the latest trends in the areas we cover, including the evolving role of AI and legal technology in delivering client value.
• Skilled in communicating effectively at all levels, including when explaining or adopting new technology solutions.
• The ability to organise and prioritise effectively, using digital tools and AI‑driven systems to enhance efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Able to demonstrate readiness and openness to change, including new technologies and innovations within the legal sector.
• Dedicated aspirations to succeed.

Firm Profile

Across more than 80 countries, Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organisation by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric, purpose‑driven and committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability, we focus on what matters most to you.

Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to building an inclusive culture here at Dentons where our people can thrive, regardless of their background or circumstance. As well as being the right thing to do, it makes good business sense too. A richness of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives helps us best serve our clients and the communities in which we operate.

Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from everyone including of any age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, neurotype, disability, or with parental or caring responsibilities. We are also “Happy to Talk Flexible Working” and welcome conversations about flexible working arrangements.

Dentons is a Disability Confident employer. Candidates with a disability may choose to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme. We will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Where application volumes are high, we may offer interviews to those who best meet the minimum criteria, consistent with our approach for all candidates.

During the application process, all applicants have the opportunity to tell us about any adjustments or support they require so they are able to perform at their best. Any information you share with us during the application process is treated in confidence.