Associate – Leveraged Finance (3-6PQE), Elite US Law Firm – London

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Our Client

An elite US law firm with an expanding leveraged finance practice that advises high profile clients on a wide range of US, European and cross-border leveraged financing matters.

They provide coverage for leading financial institutions on a broad range of leveraged finance areas, both in the syndicated market and in the direct lending space.

They are looking to appoint a dynamic senior Associate with experience in leveraged finance from a well regarded law firm to continue their significant momentum and support their well regarded Partners.

  • Advising financial sponsors and borrowers on leveraged acquisition finance and other complex financing transactions, including leveraged buyouts with a multijurisdictional component.
  • Structuring and executing sponsor-backed leveraged buyouts in the European market at all levels of the capital structure of these transactions.

Requirements

  • You will be comfortable with a level of autonomy without the need for close supervision, who can hit the ground running.
  • A 3-6 PQE Lawyer, probably currently practicing in London at a Magic Circle, Silver Circle, international or peer US firm, with experience in leveraged finance and a strong academic background.

For more information about this position, please get in touch with Jonathan Skerrett.
Email: jonathan@rutherfordsearch.com
Phone: 020 3778 0891
Job ID: AP0044

Rutherford is committed to maintaining a recruitment process free from discrimination, ensuring equal opportunities for all employees and job applicants. It is the Company's policy that no individual should face discrimination, whether directly or indirectly, on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, sex, marital status, disability (including long-term mental or physical impairments), gender reassignment status, sexual orientation, religion or philosophical belief, political belief, trade union activity, or age.

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Job Description:

Our Client

An elite US law firm with an expanding leveraged finance practice that advises high profile clients on a wide range of US, European and cross-border leveraged financing matters.

They provide coverage for leading financial institutions on a broad range of leveraged finance areas, both in the syndicated market and in the direct lending space.

They are looking to appoint a dynamic senior Associate with experience in leveraged finance from a well regarded law firm to continue their significant momentum and support their well regarded Partners.

  • Advising financial sponsors and borrowers on leveraged acquisition finance and other complex financing transactions, including leveraged buyouts with a multijurisdictional component.
  • Structuring and executing sponsor-backed leveraged buyouts in the European market at all levels of the capital structure of these transactions.

Requirements

  • You will be comfortable with a level of autonomy without the need for close supervision, who can hit the ground running.
  • A 3-6 PQE Lawyer, probably currently practicing in London at a Magic Circle, Silver Circle, international or peer US firm, with experience in leveraged finance and a strong academic background.

For more information about this position, please get in touch with Jonathan Skerrett.Email: jonathan@rutherfordsearch.comPhone: 020 3778 0891Job ID: AP0044

Rutherford is committed to maintaining a recruitment process free from discrimination, ensuring equal opportunities for all employees and job applicants. It is the Company’s policy that no individual should face discrimination, whether directly or indirectly, on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, sex, marital status, disability (including long-term mental or physical impairments), gender reassignment status, sexual orientation, religion or philosophical belief, political belief, trade union activity, or age.

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Posted: May 17th, 2026