At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on complex leveraged finance transactions and collaborate with top lawyers.
- Company: Elite international law firm with a leading finance practice.
- Benefits: First-rate work, genuine career development, and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for direct client exposure and meaningful responsibility.
- Why this job: Join a top-tier team and make an impact in high-value transactions.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with 2-6 years PQE and strong leveraged finance experience.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Leveraged Finance solicitor to join the London office of an elite international law firm. The firm’s highly regarded finance practice advises leading financial institutions, private equity sponsors and corporates on complex, high-value and frequently cross-border transactions. Its integrated approach brings together leveraged finance and capital markets expertise, giving associates exposure to sophisticated financing structures involving both English and US debt products.
The role will involve:
- Advising on complex domestic and multi-jurisdictional leveraged finance transactions
- Acting for major financial institutions, sponsors and corporate borrowers
- Working on acquisition financings, refinancings, restructurings and transactions incorporating capital markets elements
- Collaborating closely with market-leading lawyers across the firm’s international network
- Taking on meaningful responsibility and direct client exposure within a collegiate team
Candidate requirements:
- A qualified solicitor with approximately 2–6 years’ PQE
- Strong leveraged finance experience gained at a top London or US law firm
- Excellent technical ability and a strong academic record
- Experience handling sophisticated, high-value and cross-border transactions
- A commercially minded and collaborative approach
- The confidence to manage responsibility and communicate effectively with clients
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of London’s leading international finance practices, offering first-rate work, genuine career development and a supportive, collegiate environment.
If this has caught your interest, I’d love to hear from you. You can apply via the link or contact me directly at pascale@rutherfordsearch.com or WhatsApp on +44 7452 337302.
Leveraged Finance Solicitor | 2–6 PQE | London in City of London employer: Rutherford
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