Finance Lawyer/Associate

Finance Lawyer / Associate

A leading international law firm is looking to appoint a talented Finance Lawyer / Associate to join its highly regarded Finance team in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Finance Lawyer / Associate with 2-5 years' PQE, strong finance experience, and stellar academics to join a firm known for advising major domestic and international clients on complex, high-value financing transactions.

The successful Finance Lawyer / Associate will work closely with an impressive team of Partners and senior lawyers, gaining exposure to a broad range of banking and finance matters, including acquisition finance, leveraged finance, corporate lending, refinancings, restructurings, and general banking work. The role offers a genuinely high-calibre platform for an ambitious lawyer who wants to continue developing within a respected international environment.

You will be joining a collaborative, commercially focused team that acts for an enviable client base, including financial institutions, private equity sponsors, corporate borrowers, funds, and alternative lenders. The work is sophisticated, varied, and often cross-border, making this an ideal move for a Finance Associate seeking greater quality of work, responsibility, and long-term progression.

The Finance Lawyer / Associate

The successful candidate will ideally have:

* 2-5 years' PQE in Banking & Finance
* Experience gained within a recognised finance practice
* Strong academics, ideally from a leading university
* Excellent technical ability and drafting skills
* Experience advising on acquisition finance, leveraged finance, corporate lending, refinancings and/or general banking matters
* A commercial, client-focused approach
* The confidence to manage matters and work directly with clients
* Strong communication skills and attention to detail
* A genuine interest in building a long-term career within an international law firm

In Return

* Competitive salary
* High-quality international finance work
* Excellent training and professional development
* Direct exposure to leading Partners
* Clear progression opportunities
* Supportive and collaborative team culture
* Strong London platform with an international client base
* Hybrid working

If you are a Finance Lawyer / Associate considering your next career move, please contact us for a confidential conversation
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed