Leveraged Finance Senior or Manging Associate | 3 PQE | Top 25 UK Law Firm Are you a motivated Leveraged Finance Solicitor with 3 years PQE, looking to join a leading international law firm in London, where you will have the chance to develop your career within a highly respected team? Progress your legal career in this Top 25 ranked law firm, renowned for providing technical excellence, innovation and a dynamic approach to law. About the Firm This Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked firm has created a strong reputation for delivering high quality outcomes across their domestic and international client base of HNW individuals, multi-national corporations, financial institutions and public authorities. With a full-service expertise across Financial Services, Energy, Real Estate, Technology, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Client and many more! They have built an esteemed reputation throughout its 250-year history, putting them in good stead to compete with some of the world's biggest firms. Despite its impressive global footprint, the firm retains a close-knit, collegiate environment, placing genuine emphasis on employee development and wellbeing. With a culture built around their three core values of quality, imagination and impact, you will be part of a supportive, collaborative firm that encourages authenticity, innovation and personal growth. With a strong UK presence and an expanding international reach, the firm continues to attract top legal minds through its commitment to innovation, diversity, and flexible working. It has earned a reputation as an employer of choice, offering its lawyers both challenging work and the space to thrive. You will join one of London's most active teams within the mid-market leveraged finance space, with significant experience across a range of private equity debt financing transactions for both lender and private equity sponsor clients. Advising credit funds, direct lenders, banks, private equity sponsors and portfolio businesses on senior debt facilities, second lien, unitranche facilities, TLB, first out/last out and super senior facilities. Led by two heavyweight partners with more than two decades of combined experience at the firm, the team has driven significant growth and established itself as one of the most active in the London market. You'll gain exposure to their longstanding client base, which includes Clydesdale Bank, Barings, Tosca Debt Capital, Santander, Bank of Ireland, and many others. The Role Joining the firm's highly respected and sought out Leverage Finance team, you'll focus on advising a variety of bespoke complex transactions, with a particular focus on leveraged and acquisition finance - from origination, negotiation and documentation to closing. Building relationships with a variety of client such as; banks, private credit funds and other lenders, sponsors and portfolio companies. You will become a key part within this high performing, cohesive and busy team. Contributing to the growth of the practice by building and maintaining strong client relationships, alongside working closely with the Private Equity team and their HNW clientele. There is genuine continuous development, where you will be encouraged to take on high levels of responsibility and can expect to take a leading role on most matters. Alongside this, you'll have the chance to build and develop your own profile, with a strong emphasis on business development that will contribute to both your success and the team's growth. You'll also play a key role in supporting junior fee earners, providing supervision and guidance to help them thrive. What makes this opportunity stand out Become part of an well-established mid-market team, acting for majors banks, private credit funds, portfolio businesses and many more! Join an award-winning, globally recognised firm praised for outstanding client service and an exceptional, people-focused culture. Benefit from a collegiate, supportive environment with genuine investment in professional development, wellbeing and flexible working. Work on cutting-edge, high-impact matters across a range of private equity debt financing transactions. Step into a senior role with immediate responsibility, strong business development opportunities and the chance to mentor junior lawyers within a rapidly growing team. Requirements Be a qualified solicitor with at least 3 years' PQE, in leveraged finance and leading on private equity-backed transactions. Strong familiarity with managing transactions, in particular facility agreements, term sheets, commitment papers and intercreditor arrangements on leveraged finance transactions. Able to lead complex matters and collaborate across the team to deliver seamless, high-quality advice. Genuinely enthusiastic about business development, with the drive to build client relationships and support practice growth. With increasing demand and significant team growth, this is an excellent time to step into a senior role where your voice and expertise will be valued. You can expect high-quality work with the principal players in the market. Apply now for immediate consideration of contact JMC Legal Recruitment for a confidential conversation.