1. Career‑defining role within an elite, globally recognised law firm
2. opportunity for growth and progression
About Our Client
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.
Job Description
In this role, you will:
3. Advise on high‑yield bond offerings and committed financing transactions
4. Support U.S., U.K. and European equity offerings
5. Handle complex liability management and restructuring mandates
6. Draft key transaction documents and negotiate across multiple workstreams
7. Work closely with global deal teams in multiple jurisdictions
8. Contribute to a highly integrated leveraged finance and capital markets practice
The Successful Applicant
The ideal candidate will have:
9. U.S. qualification (JD or LLM), ideally with 1+ years' post‑qualification experience in the U.S. or Europe
10. Admission to the New York Bar (or sitting the July 2026 exam)
11. Experience in capital markets, finance or M&A, ideally within a well‑regarded international practice
12. Fluency in French or Italian
13. Strong drafting skills, analytical capability and experience working in lean deal teams
14. A commercial mindset, excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
15. A proactive, ambitious approach with high levels of emotional intelligence
What's on Offer
16. High‑value, cross‑border work within a standout High Yield practice
17. Collegiate, supportive team with exposure to partners and senior lawyers
18. Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
19. Comprehensive benefits including pension, life assurance, income protection, private medical cover, wellbeing allowance, on‑site gym, GP service and more