Job Description
Banking Associate (Distressed Lending & Special Situations) | 1–3 PQE
London | Elite International Law Firm
Red Orca Legal Recruitment has been instructed to support the growth of a market-leading Banking team at a top-tier international law firm. This is a standout opportunity for a junior Associate to build deep expertise in distressed lending, special situations and complex structured financings, working at the very top of the market.
You’ll join a globally recognised practice advising banks, credit funds, PE sponsors and alternative lenders on high-profile, multi-jurisdictional transactions, often at critical and time-sensitive moments.
The opportunity
You can expect exposure to:
Distressed lending and special situations financings
Credit solutions and hybrid capital structures
Complex secured lending across the capital structure
Sponsor-side and lender-side work
LMA and bespoke non-LMA documentation
Cross-border transactions with international deal teams
The role sits within a highly regarded Corporate & Structured Lending practice, with additional exposure to fund finance, margin lending, real estate finance, asset finance and restructuring-related matters.
About you
You’ll likely have:
1–3 years’ PQE (or UK equivalent)
Experience in special situations, credit solutions or hybrid capital (acting for alternative credit providers)
Exposure to sponsor transactions preferred
Strong commercial judgement and a practical, solutions-focused mindset
A collaborative approach and confidence working on fast-paced transactions
Why this role stands out
Truly international deal exposure
Cutting-edge work, including involvement in legal tech and AI initiatives
Strong partner access, training and long-term career development
️ Inclusive, people-first culture with agile working
Premium work without a rigid or transactional internal environment
Interested? Contact Red Orca Legal Recruitment to find out more.
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