Leveraged Finance Associate (NQ) – Elite US Platform – Central London
Our client, a prestigious US law firm with one of London’s fastest-growing finance practices, is seeking a newly qualified Leveraged Finance Associate to join its expanding team.
This is a standout opportunity to work on headline borrower-side transactions for leading global sponsors, advising on market-defining M&A financings, bolt-on acquisitions and major refinancings.
About the Firm
Our client has rapidly built one of the most talked-about finance offerings in the London market, following a series of high-profile strategic hires and significant investment in its European platform.
The London team has quickly established itself as a borrower-side powerhouse, regularly acting on major new-money M&A transactions, add-on financings and sponsor-led refinancings. With a growing roster of top-tier private equity clients, the practice is gaining momentum at exceptional pace.
The firm operates a lean, collaborative model, giving associates early responsibility, direct partner access and meaningful exposure to high-profile clients. Its London office offers a modern, inclusive environment designed around the next generation of legal talent.
The Role
You will work on a broad range of complex and high-impact borrower-side financing matters, including:
* Sponsor-backed M&A financings and leveraged buyouts
* Bolt-on acquisition financings
* Refinancings, amend-and-extends and related liability management
* Structuring, drafting and negotiation of senior, unitranche and other leveraged facilities
* Cross-border elements in coordination with US and European colleagues
Associates are given substantial autonomy from the outset, taking ownership of drafting, negotiation and client communication on fast-paced and strategically important transactions.
What They’re Looking For
* England & Wales qualified, ideally Sept 2025 or March 2026
* Strong academic record and excellent performance during training contract
* Demonstrable leveraged finance experience (bank or sponsor-side exposure)
* Background from a Magic Circle or US firm preferred
* Strong technical ability, commercial judgement and enthusiasm for borrower-side work
* Team-oriented mindset and appetite to grow within a rapidly developing platform
Why Apply?
* Join one of London’s most exciting and fastest-growing finance teams
* High-impact borrower-side mandates for elite global sponsors
* Early responsibility and direct partner and client exposure
* Modern, collaborative culture in a centrally located, next-generation office
* Opportunity to help shape a platform undergoing significant strategic growth
* Competitive US-level remuneration and clear long-term progression
If you're an ambitious NQ looking to build your career within a high-performing, rapidly expanding leveraged finance practice, this opportunity offers an exceptional platform for development.