Job Description
A leading international law firm is seeking a U.S.-qualified High Yield Associate to join its market-leading leveraged finance and capital markets practice in London. This is a rare opportunity to advise on cutting-edge high-yield bond offerings, liability management transactions and complex cross-border financings.
Client Details
Our client is a globally recognised law firm with a premier reputation for advising on high-stakes transactional matters for major corporates, sponsors, financial institutions and alternative capital providers. The London office is the firm's second largest worldwide and serves as the core hub for its European practice. Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to excellence, the firm provides a platform where ambitious lawyers can work on some of the most sophisticated transactions in the market.
Description
In this role, you will:
* Advise on high-yield bond offerings and committed financing transactions
* Support U.S., U.K. and European equity offerings
* Handle complex liability management and restructuring mandates
* Draft key transaction documents and negotiate across multiple workstreams
* Work closely with global deal teams in multiple jurisdictions
* Contribute to a highly integrated leveraged finance and capital markets practice
Profile
The ideal candidate will have:
* U.S. qualification (JD or LLM), ideally with 1+ years' post-qualification experience in the U.S. or Europe
* Admission to the New York Bar (or sitting the July 2026 exam)
* Experience in capital markets, finance or M&A, ideally within a well-regarded international practice
* Fluency in French or Italian
* Strong drafting skills, analytical capability and experience working in lean deal teams
* A commercial mindset, excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
* A proactive, ambitious approach with high levels of emotional intelligence
Job Offer
* High-value, cross-border work within a standout High Yield practice
* Collegiate, supportive team with exposure to partners and senior lawyers
* Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
* Comprehensive benefits including pension, life assurance, income protection, private medical cover, wellbeing allowance, on-site gym, GP service and more