Overview
In this role you will support the Tactical Opportunities team by analyzing restructuring and financing opportunities for stressed European companies. You will work with restructuring partners to monitor markets, assess debt and corporate structures, and prepare detailed reviews for potential opportunities. The role blends legal analysis with market intelligence and commercial strategy, offering broad exposure to cross-border transactions and investment decision processes. You will develop sophisticated judgment and build a network across restructuring and financial advisory communities in a highly collaborative, client-focused setting.
Pay / Benefits
- Health insurance
- Group income protection
- Life assurance
- Pension plan
- Wellness programs
- Employee discounts
Responsibilities
- Review terms of capital and group structures to identify capital needs, liability management or restructuring options
- Contribute to client and prospect reports on financing terms, debt capacity, value leakage, liability management scenarios and director duties implications
- Present findings and opportunities to partners and global clients
- Brainstorm market themes and contribute ideas to the sector overview
- Identify stressed sectors and industry shifts to generate deal origination ideas and strengthen client relationships
- Update pipeline with maturity profiles, capital needs, and sector impacts based on current economic conditions
- Assist in pitching, competitive analysis and client profiling
- Engage with financial advisors to gather up-to-date market information
Key requirements
- Qualifications in English law or a common law jurisdiction; Qualified as a practicing attorney in restructuring, high yield and/or leveraged finance
- Experience in restructuring, high yield and/or leveraged finance at a leading international law firm
- Familiarity with cross-border loan and bond structures
- Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent
- Experience with incurrence-based covenants is desirable but not essential
- Curiosity
- Proactivity
- Commercial mindset
- Knowledge of leveraged finance, high yield bonds, and/or restructuring
- Financial analysis of capital structures and debt instruments
- Market intelligence and deal origination experience
Lawyer - Tactical Opportunities in London employer: Latham&Watkins
Latham & Watkins is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work culture in the heart of London. With a strong commitment to employee growth, the firm provides comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, wellness programs, and opportunities for professional development through Global Affinity Groups. Join us to thrive in a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued and rewarded.
