At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise clients on finance matters and manage transaction processes.
- Company: Leading international law firm with a diverse and collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Equal opportunities employer valuing diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Join a top-tier team and make an impact in corporate finance.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance law and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a newly-qualified lawyer to join a leading international law firm with offices across the world. They have a substantial European practice with particular emphasis on international arbitration and litigation, cross-border acquisitions, capital markets transactions, private equity funds, financings and restructurings. The office employs a large team of legal professionals, including partners, senior counsel, and lawyers qualified across multiple jurisdictions. The majority of its lawyers are locally qualified and work closely with colleagues in other international offices to support cross-border matters.
The firm’s finance team in Europe has particular experience advising private equity sponsors. This includes advising on leveraged financings as well as advising portfolio companies on their ongoing financing requirements. The team advises on all types of leveraged debt structures, including TLB, second lien financings, holdco PIK debt and bond issuances. It also has deep experience advising debt funds in connection with their debt financings and advising all types of fund sponsors on fund level financing (subscription lines, NAV lines, management financings).
This role will suit a dynamic individual who has experience managing some of their own matters. The ideal candidate will have experience advising private equity firms, corporates and financial institutions. The role will provide the opportunity to advise a broad client base on a wide range of corporate finance issues.
Responsibilities- Advising clients on finance matters, including drafting and reviewing transaction documents, running the transaction process, negotiating with other parties, and supervising trainee solicitors.
- Advising regulated clients on a range of compliance issues.
- Advising private equity funds on portfolio investment-related matters, including special purpose vehicles and joint venture arrangements, and general partner/manager compensation issues.
- Advising on and negotiating fund direct and secondary transactions.
- Contributing to knowledge management and business development initiatives, including preparing articles and speeches.
- Proactive and outgoing; hard working and energetic.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
- Strong people skills; capable client hands.
- Business oriented; market savvy.
This law firm is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religious practice or any other perceived differences.
Associate - Leveraged Finance / Fund Finance employer: Trostan Dene
Trostan Dene is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, providing its employees with the opportunity to engage in complex financial projects while collaborating with a diverse client base. With a strong emphasis on professional development, associates can expect ample growth opportunities and support in honing their skills in a vibrant Greater London setting, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in law.
