Job Title: Leveraged Finance & Private Credit Associate (5-7 PQE)

Location: London, UK

Job Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: 5-7 years PQE

About the Firm: The firm is a prestigious and long-established presence in the legal industry, renowned for its expertise in various practice areas including capital markets, corporate, finance, financial regulatory, financial restructuring, litigation, and real estate. With offices in major financial hubs such as Charlotte, London, New York, and Washington, DC, the firm has built a reputation for excellence and innovation. The firm values professional development, offering comprehensive training programs and maintaining a fair 2,000 billable hour requirement, which includes 100 hours for pro bono, diversity efforts, and other qualified work.

Role Overview: The firm's London office has an opportunity for a mid-level associate to join the Leveraged Finance & Private Credit Group. The team represents an impressive list of private credit funds, banks, private equity sponsors, and corporate borrowers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent private credit funds, private equity sponsors, and corporate borrowers in leverage finance and private credit transactions.
• Draft and negotiate legal documents related to debt instruments throughout the capital structure.
• Manage multi-jurisdictional transactions and coordinate with international teams.
• Engage in business development activities, including meeting clients, attending business meetings, and training junior associates.
• Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory developments in the European and US markets.

Skills and Experience Required:

• 5-7 years’ experience in leverage finance or private credit.
• Keen interest in and knowledge of leverage finance, private credit, and debt instruments throughout the capital structure.
• Experience working with clients at private credit funds, private equity sponsors, and other financial institutions in the European and US markets.
• Experience with debt restructurings is helpful but not imperative.
• Experience managing multi-jurisdictional transactions.
• Experience working in a fast-paced transactional role.
• Driven, entrepreneurial, and interested in business development.
• Strong team player with an excellent academic background.
• Experience in a similar role at a leading legal practice in the UK.

Must-Have Qualifications for the Role:

1. Leverage Finance / Private Credit Experience: 5-7 years of experience in leverage finance or private credit transactions.
2. Client Interaction Experience: Experience working with clients at private credit funds, private equity sponsors, and other financial institutions in the European and US markets.
3. Document Drafting Expertise: Proven experience in drafting and negotiating legal documents related to debt instruments throughout the capital structure.
4. Transactional Role Experience: Experience managing multi-jurisdictional transactions and working in a fast-paced transactional environment.
5. Drive and Entrepreneurial Spirit: Demonstrated motivation to learn, contribute immediately, and engage in business development activities.
6. Team Player: Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
7. Academic Excellence: Strong academic background.
8. Relevant Experience: Experience in a similar role at a leading legal practice in the UK.