Montresor Legal
Leveraged Finance Associate (Sponsor & Private Credit Focus) 2-5 PQE
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We are instructing on behalf of a elite Global US Law Firm to source a high-caliber Leveraged Finance Associate (2-5 PQE) for its market-leading London finance practice.
The Practice
This high-conviction group operates at the top of European sponsor-side acquisition finance and direct lending. Combining premier private equity relationships with dominant market coverage across mega credit funds, the team designs highly tailored capital solutions for complex, multi-billion-dollar buyouts.
The practice avoids commoditized lending templates, focusing instead on high-stakes, bespoke transactions that integrate complex debt capital structures, holdco financing, and direct private credit solutions.
The Role
Working directly alongside renowned finance partners on lean, high-exposure transaction teams, key responsibilities include:
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- Advising premier Private Equity Sponsors, Portfolio Companies, and Alternative Credit Funds on complex buyout, carve-out, and public-to-private acquisition financings.
- Structuring, drafting, and negotiating unitranche facilities, senior secured loan agreements, high-yield notes, and intercreditor arrangements.
- Negotiating covenant-lite terms, back-leverage, preferred equity, and complex debt restructurings.
- Managing cross-border execution workstreams and coordinating with local counsel across European and US jurisdictions.
Candidate Profile
Experience: 2 to 5 years PQE within a top-tier Magic/Silver Circle or leading US practice in London, with heavy exposure to sponsor-side acquisition finance or direct lending transactions.
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Commercial Mindset: Deep understanding of the commercial trade-offs in sponsor/lender negotiations, debt capital structures, and credit documentation.
Academics: Outstanding academic track record (minimum 2:1 degree or equivalent).
Attributes: Sharp drafting skills, high autonomy, and a track record of driving complex transactions from term sheet to closing.
Key Incentives
- Elite US Compensation: Market-leading salary on the full US Cravath scale plus performance bonuses.
- Sponsor & Capital Exposure: High-visibility work supporting major PE sponsors and global private credit funds side-by-side.
- Accelerated Growth: Lean staffing ensures associate-level ownership on landmark transactions rather than isolated workstreams.
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