Buchanan Law

Leveraged Finance Associate

London

£220k – £275k/yr

Posted 4 days ago

Early applicant

Full-time

Leveraged Finance Associate (2–6 PQE) | London | Elite US Law Firm

We are working with a leading US law firm in London looking to hire a Leveraged Finance Associate (2–6 PQE) into a high-performing team. This is a strategic hire as the group looks to strengthen its bench, offering strong deal flow and clear progression potential.

The Role

Advising on lender-side leveraged finance transactions, including sponsor-backed LBOs, TLB/HYB financings, direct lending, refinancings, and special situations. The team works on high-profile, cross-border deals for leading sponsors and credit funds.

Why Consider This Move?

Top-tier deal flow across sponsor-backed transactions Lean, partner-led team with strong visibility and responsibility Flat, meritocratic culture with clear progression runway Opportunity to join a team in growth/rebuild mode, offering genuine impact

Candidate Profile

2–6 PQE, England & Wales qualified (essential) Trained at a Magic Circle or Elite US firm Strong lender-side leveraged finance experience Commercial, technically strong, and driven

Package & Process Cravath salary with competitive bonus 2–3 stage, partner-led process

A strong opportunity to join a market-leading LevFin team with high-quality work and real scope to progress. If you’d be open to a confidential discussion, feel free to get in touch.