Senior Finance Associate

About the Job

Are you an experienced finance lawyer with a background in funds, leverage finance, or financial law?

Do you have expertise in fund documentation such as LPAs or experience supporting complex financing transactions?

Interested in joining a collaborative team at the forefront of fund finance and debt capital markets?

The Client

Our client is a leading international law firm with a strong reputation across debt capital markets and fund finance. The team has been at the forefront of the sector, advising across a wide range of fund-related financing structures and strategies.

With expertise spanning the UK, Luxembourg, the US, Asia-Pacific, and key offshore jurisdictions, the team supports sponsors, funds, and lenders on transactions involving subscription facilities, NAV financings, pre-fund close bridges, end-of-life financings, co-investments, and management company loans.

The Role

This is a fixed term contract for a senior lawyer with a strong background in funds or finance to join the London team. The role offers high-profile work and the opportunity to collaborate with market-leading lawyers on cross-border transactions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Advising clients on a wide range of fund financing transactions across multiple strategies and facility types.
• Drafting and negotiating documentation, including subscription and NAV facilities, co-investments, management company financings, and fund documentation such as LPAs.
• Managing transactions independently while working collaboratively with colleagues across private equity, tax, and corporate teams.
• Building strong client relationships and contributing to the growth of the practice.
• Staying up to date with legal developments impacting fund finance and providing strategic advice.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• 7+ years’ post-qualification experience in one of the following areas:

• Funds (including LPA and fund documentation experience),
• Fund finance,
• Leverage finance, or
• A broader financial law background gained at a top-tier law firm.

• Strong academic background (minimum 2:1 degree or equivalent).
• Excellent drafting, communication, and negotiation skills.
• The ability to manage complex transactions and work effectively with international clients.
• A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for working as part of a global team.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working model with flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on complex, cross-border transactions with market-leading clients.
• Exposure to a broad range of financings within a high-profile international platform.
• A fixed term contract, offering valuable experience in a market-leading team.

For more information contact Luke Masih ([contact hidden]).