A leading US law firm is seeking a junior Banking & Finance Associate (Lawyer) to join its highly ranked London team. The practice advises global financial institutions and corporates on complex, high-profile transactions across Europe and US. The team is widely recognised for its expertise in leveraged finance and acquisition finance, consistently ranked among the top firms for lender-side work and high-yield offerings.
What you'll do:
* Work on a broad range of financial transactions, including acquisition and leveraged financings, equity capital markets and private transactions, recapitalisations and structured lending.
* Draft and negotiate loan agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements and related documentation.
* Collaborate with colleagues across global offices on multi-jurisdictional deals.
* Engage directly with clients, including leading investment banks and private credit providers.
Key applicant requirements:
* 1-3 years' PQE in Banking & Finance from a top-tier London firm.
* Strong transactional banking experience, particularly in leveraged or acquisition finance.
Why join?
* Work on market-leading, award-winning transactions, including innovative and first-of-its-kind deals.
* Join a lean, collaborative team offering real responsibility and client exposure from day one!
* Competitive US-level compensation and clear progression opportunities.
* Opportunity to work closely with highly regarded partners in a dynamic and growing London practice.
Ideal start date:
* Candidates available within 6 weeks will be prioritised.
If this role is of interest to you, please apply or email Tomharding@taylorroot.com with your CV to have a confidential chat.