Banking and Finance Lawyer

Leverage Finance Lawyer – 6+ Month Contract | Prestigious Silver Circle Firm | London

LAW Absolute is partnering with a prestigious Silver Circle law firm seeking an exceptional Leverage Finance Lawyer to join their highly ranked Banking & Finance team on a 6-month contract, with strong potential for extension.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a broad, high-calibre finance practice working on market-leading matters across the full spectrum of leveraged and acquisition finance, corporate lending, and debt restructurings. The firm’s client base includes top-tier investment banks, private equity houses, institutional lenders, and corporate borrowers.

You will work on:

• Leveraged acquisition finance and sponsor-backed deals
• Bilateral and syndicated lending, investment grade and sub-investment grade
• Debt restructurings and special situations
• Cross-border financings and complex capital structures

Requirements:

• A minimum of 4 years’ post-qualification experience in banking and finance, with a strong emphasis on leveraged finance
• Experience gained at a leading City, Silver Circle, or international law firm
• Strong deal management skills and the ability to hit the ground running
• Immediate or short notice availability

You will be joining a collaborative, supportive and commercially astute team within a global platform, offering exposure to headline transactions and sophisticated clients.

Location: London

Duration: 6 months (with strong likelihood of extension)

Start Date: ASAP

If you’re a high-performing finance lawyer looking for your next challenge at a top-tier firm, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

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