Taylor Root
Associate - Leveraged & Fund Finance
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Associate - Leveraged & Fund Finance
Leveraged & Fund Finance Associate - 1-4PQE
About the Firm
An elite US law firm with a long-established and highly regarded London presence is investing in its finance practice as part of its broader private capital platform. The firm is recognised for advising sponsors, corporates and financial institutions on complex, cross-border transactions, operating through lean deal teams and a highly integrated international network.
The Role
This opportunity sits within a leading finance team, working closely with:
- Private equity sponsors
- Portfolio companies
- Debt funds
- Financial institutions
###scope Collaborative exposure to:
- Leveraged and acquisition financings
- Refinancings and recapitalisations
- Bond issuances
- Fund-related and structured financings
- Transaction-driven finance work
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###Associate responsibilities
- Early involvement in matters
- Hands-on responsibility including drafting and negotiating core finance documentation
- Managing complex workstreams
- Direct client and counterparty liaison
- Collaborative work across:
- Corporate teams
- Funds teams
- Private capital teams
###Additonally
- International matters requiring a strong commercial approach
- Technical excellence
- Fast-paced, high-quality work environment
Requirements
Experience advising:
- Private equity sponsors
- Corporates
- Financial institutions
###Exposure to:
- Leveraged finance
- Acquisition finance
- Fund finance
- Related transaction-driven financing
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###Skillset required
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills
- Ability to:
- Manage transaction aspects
- Contribute meaningfully within deal teams
- Commercial awareness
- Attention to detail
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-quality environment
Why Apply
This is a strong opportunity to develop within a top-tier finance practice, operating at market's highest end.
###Key benefits:
- Exposure to complex, high-profile work
- Early responsibility
- Close partner interaction
- Long-term career development within an elite international platform
- Top of market remuneration
- Attractive bonus scheme
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