Private Banking Associate - Private Banking in London

Leveraged Finance Associate Placed by Fintelligent on behalf of a leading global law firmLocation: LondonPQE: 2-5 Years (flexible for exceptional candidates)Practice Area: Leveraged FinanceQualification: England & Wales qualified solicitor (or equivalent common law experience) Fintelligent is partnering with a leading international law firm to recruit an Associate into its London Leveraged Finance practice.This is an outstanding opportunity for a junior-to-mid-level finance lawyer to join a market-leading team advising on some of the largest, most complex and innovative cross-border financing transactions in Europe. The successful candidate will gain exposure to a broad range of financing products, with a particular focus on leveraged and acquisition finance as well as digital infrastructure transactions.Working within a highly collaborative international platform, the role offers the opportunity to advise banks, financial sponsors and corporate borrowers on sophisticated financing structures while working closely with colleagues across multiple jurisdictions. Advise clients on a broad range of financing transactions, including: Leveraged and acquisition financings Private credit facilities Syndicated senior and second lien facilities Asset-based lending (ABL) facilities Digital infrastructure financings Draft and negotiate commitment papers, facility agreements and intercreditor documentation. Advise on English law security packages and financing structures. Work closely with M&A, private equity, restructuring and capital markets teams on integrated transactions. Assist with bridge-to-bond and other financing structures involving debt capital markets products. Work closely with partners and senior lawyers to develop technical and commercial expertise. Approximately 2-5 years' PQE gained within a leading London finance practice or comparable common law jurisdiction. Experience advising on leveraged finance, acquisition finance or related banking transactions. Experience acting for financial sponsors, lenders or corporate borrowers. Exposure to drafting and negotiating finance documentation, including commitment papers and loan agreements. Solid grounding in English law security arrangements. Infrastructure finance experience is beneficial but not essential. Strong academic credentials and a genuine interest in developing a long-term finance practice. Compensation Compensation is highly competitive and aligned with leading international law firm market rates.The package includes a discretionary year-end bonus and a comprehensive benefits offering, including private medical insurance, life assurance, enhanced family leave, wellness benefits, travel insurance and extensive professional development support. The firm operates a hybrid working model, with in-office attendance typically required Monday to Thursday for full-time attorneys.Associates benefit from a structured mentoring programme, extensive training opportunities and regular exposure to high-profile international transactions. Formal development includes technical seminars, know-how sessions, workshops and cross-office training programmes delivered by leading practitioners across the firm's global network.Pro bono work is an important part of the firm's culture, with lawyers encouraged to participate in a broad range of community and charitable initiatives.