Leveraged Finance Interim Lawyer in England

Responsibilities:

• Work on complex, high‑profile matters for leading sponsors, borrowers, banks and credit funds.
• Support amendments, waivers, covenant resets and debt restructurings.
• Draft and negotiate facilities agreements, intercreditor agreements, security documents and commitment papers.
• Act on sponsor‑backed leveraged buy‑outs, bolt‑on acquisitions, recapitalisations and refinancings.
• Work with both bank and private credit providers, and understand market terms and current trends.
• Support direct collaboration with in‑house legal teams, deal teams, investment professionals and syndicate or private credit teams.
• Adapt quickly to new transactions and work environments as part of an interim, project‑based engagement.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualified in a major financial centre (e.g., England and Wales or another key European or common law jurisdiction).
• Strong experience in leveraged and acquisition finance, including advising on senior, second lien, mezzanine facilities, unitranche structures and super‑senior revolving credit facilities.
• Confident working directly with in‑house legal, deal teams, investment professionals and syndicate or private credit teams.
• Enjoy interim, project‑based work and can adapt quickly to new transactions and work environments.

What you will do through Re:link:

• Work on complex, high‑profile matters for leading sponsors, borrowers, banks and credit funds.
• Gain access to high‑quality, flexible engagements that fit how and when you want to work.
• Remain connected to a leading global law firm while retaining control over your time and commitments.

If you have solid leveraged finance experience and are interested in interim roles, please register with Re:link so that we can contact you about suitable assignments.

Note: Our consultants must have the right to reside and work in the UK, as we are unable to sponsor visas.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Legal

Industries: Legal Services

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