UK/US Qualified Capital Markets Associate – US Firm

Company: Rutherford
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Location: London
Job Description:

A prestigious US law firm is looking to hire a 2–6 PQE Associate into its growing finance and capital markets team.

The team advises on sophisticated cross-border transactions involving debt raising, acquisition finance, refinancings and balance-sheet management. The work is international, fast-paced and highly collaborative, with regular interaction across finance, corporate, restructuring and regulatory teams.

The role will involve advising on a range of matters, including:

  • Debt financing transactions for corporate and sponsor-backed clients
  • Capital raising transactions involving institutional investors
  • Acquisition-related financings
  • Refinancings and recapitalisations
  • Amendments, waivers and consent processes
  • Balance-sheet optimisation projects
  • Cross-border financing structures
  • Transaction management, drafting and client coordination

The successful candidate will work with a high-calibre team on technically interesting matters, gaining exposure to both borrower/issuer-side and financing-source mandates. The practice offers strong partner access, excellent training and the chance to develop within a busy global platform.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • US or E&W qualified – Class of 2020, ’21, ’22, ’23, ’24 or 2–6 years’ PQE from a strong capital markets, high yield, leveraged finance or US securities practice
  • Experience in HY bonds, Rule 144A/Reg S offerings, debt capital markets or leveraged finance transactions
  • Strong drafting and transaction management skills
  • Good attention to detail and commercial judgement
  • Confidence working on cross-border matters

Please apply using the link or for more information, email Matthew@rutherfordsearch.com or give me a call on 07452 118 812.

Posted: June 13th, 2026