Leveraged Finance Associate (3–5 PQE)
Location: London
Firm: Top-tier US Law Firm
Overview
Greenway Search are delighted to be working with a an elite US law firm is seeking a high-calibre Leveraged Finance Associate (3–5 PQE) to join its market-leading London finance practice. The team is widely recognised for advising top-tier private equity sponsors, credit funds, and major financial institutions on complex, cross-border financing transactions.
This role offers exposure to high-value, sponsor-driven transactions, often with an international dimension, working closely with leading partners in a fast-paced, intellectually rigorous environment.
Key Responsibilities
You will play a central role in advising on a broad range of leveraged finance matters, including:
Acting for private equity sponsors, direct lenders, investment banks, and alternative capital providers on:
* Leveraged buyouts (LBOs)
* Acquisition financings
* Refinancings and recapitalisations
* Incremental facilities and add-on financings
* Debt restructurings and liability management exercises
Structuring, negotiating and documenting:
* Senior and subordinated debt facilities
* Unitranche and direct lending structures
* Second lien and mezzanine financings
* Bridge-to-bond financings and high-yield interfaces
Drafting and negotiating key finance documents, including:
* Facility agreements (LMA-based and bespoke structures)
* Intercreditor agreements
* Security documents and guarantees
* Commitment letters and fee letters
Working closely with:
* Private equity and M&A teams on transactional execution
* Restructuring teams on stressed/distressed scenarios
* International offices on cross-border matters
Managing due diligence processes and coordinating with local counsel across jurisdictions
Taking a lead role in transaction execution, including:
* Running workstreams
* Supervising junior lawyers
* Direct client interaction and relationship management
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
* Qualification in England & Wales (2019/2020) with 3–5 years’ PQE
* Experience gained at a top-tier US, Magic Circle, or leading international firm
* Strong background in sponsor-side leveraged finance (experience acting for both borrowers and lenders is advantageous)
Excellent technical grounding in:
* LMA documentation
* Complex capital structures
* Intercreditor dynamics
Proven ability to:
* Manage multiple transactions simultaneously
* Work under pressure in a high-performance environment
* Communicate effectively with sophisticated clients
* Commercial awareness and a genuine interest in private equity-driven finance work
To apply or to confidentially discuss this position further, please contact: or via phone: 07944 999 465