The role will involve advising on transaction structuring and early-stage documentation, through to negotiating key finance documents, including LMA facility agreements and intercreditor agreements. Transactions can include bilateral and multi-banked facilities, re-financings, acquisition finance, MBOs and other corporate lending arrangements.

Of particular interest are lawyers with strong corporate lending experience and exposure to mid-market leveraged loans. Previous experience leading multiple loan processes and confidently managing negotiations with external lender counsel will be important.

Candidates are likely to be able to demonstrate:

• Qualification as a Solicitor in England & Wales or another commonwealth jurisdiction
• Upwards of 6 years’ PQE with strong corporate lending and banking experience
• Experience advising on mid-market and leveraged lending transactions
• A good working knowledge of LMA documentation and the UK corporate lending market
• The ability to independently lead the documentation and execution process for loan transactions
• Confidence negotiating facility agreements, term sheets and other key finance documentation
• Strong commercial judgement and the ability to explain complex legal and financing issues to internal stakeholders
• Experience managing relationships with external counsel and coordinating transactions through to completion
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills

Successful candidates should be available immediately or at short notice.