This entrepreneurial US law firm is investing heavily in its international finance practice. As part of this, a newly created opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate or Counsel to join its high-performing London team.
For finance lawyers looking for real responsibility, commercial exposure, and a genuine route to partnership, this is a standout opportunity to join a team that combines the technical strength of a top law firm with the deal making mindset of an investment bank.
The Firm
With a bold vision driven by its dynamic CEO this US headquartered law firm is focused on strategic international growth, and London is at the centre of their growth ambitions.
The firm is known for its entrepreneurialism, creativity and rewarding high performers, with 17% of net firm income distributed via a firmwide bonus pool.
The culture is lean, collaborative and partner-led. Clients come to the firm for senior advice, and lawyers here are empowered to originate deals, shape strategy, and take ownership well beyond the typical BigLaw model.
The Role
You'll join a partner-led team working on complex corporate lending and leveraged finance transactions, to allow their partners to focus on the real estate backed work - this means you will be a key figure in the team, being the go-to person for leveraged finance/corporate lending matters.
One of the ways this team is so entrepreneurial, is how they originate their work, with much of it being originated in-house in a quasi-investment bank/law firm fashion.
This means they are able to charge off the percentage of the total deal, rather than hours billed. As such, you won't just be executing instructions, but will often be involved from concept to completion, running off-market transactions.
You'll work closely with two approachable and entrepreneurial partners, including one who made partner just 18 months after joining the firm as Counsel. This is an evidenced anecdote of what you could also achieve as there is no need for them to wait to promote from within. This is because the team is structured to ensure there is a partner-led service as this is what their clients want.
So all of that means there is no glass ceiling with progression based on merit, not tenure.
This role has been created to build capacity in the team, not replace a leaver, so you'll step into a growth-focused position with a clear route to partnership.
The Ideal Candidate
* A qualified Solicitor of England & Wales with 6+ PQE
* Strong background in corporate lending and/or leveraged finance
* REF experience helpful but not essential
* Confident running transactions and managing client relationships
* Entrepreneurial, commercially minded, and proactive in approach
* Keen to build something within a growth-focused, international firm
What's on Offer
* Highly competitive salaries with Cravath style bonuses
* 1,750 hour target, representing a work/life balance not found with most other US law firms.
* 17% of firm net income redistributed as bonus
* Hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office)
* Partner-led structure with genuine progression opportunities
* A chance to help shape the future of a practice at a firm that rewards initiative
If you're a senior finance lawyer looking to step into a strategic, partner-facing role with real upside, this is a rare and compelling opportunity.
Apply now for confidential consideration or call Charlie Simpkin at JMC Legal Recruitment on 02038652113 to find out more.
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