Banking Senior Associate

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Legal
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SKILLS

Leveraged Finance Credit Agreements Intercreditor Agreements Security Documentation Legal Opinions Transaction Management Debt Finance Private Equity

FULL DESCRIPTION

Banking Senior Associate

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] LLP's Debt Finance team is a well-established practice in London. We are looking for a Senior Associate to join our leveraged finance team.

The Practice

The team advises on a wide range of financing options covering investment grade to highly leveraged products, including funds, venture and growth, projects and real estate financings. This role will primarily be focussed on leveraged finance work.

The Debt Finance Team

The UK Debt Finance team, located across London, Bristol and Thames Valley, currently consists of 8 Partners, 2 Legal Directors, 3 Associate Directors, 9 Senior Associates, 8 Associates and 5 Trainee Solicitors. This role will report to James Hunt (Partner). Ben Truman, based in London, leads the team.

Technical Skills and Experience

  • Preferably worked on UK and international leveraged finance matters within a stand-alone leveraged finance or banking team at a leading firm.
  • Excellent transaction management skills capable of running or supervising deals.
  • Proficiency in drafting and reviewing credit agreements, intercreditor/subordination agreements, security documentation and legal opinions, as well as bid commitment papers.

Your Career Development

  • Clear expectations of your role and progression.
  • High quality clients and work with early responsibility.
  • Thorough assessment and individual feedback.
  • Robust technical training tailored to you.
  • Reward for contribution, progression and potential.

Salary and Benefits

We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits.

Our Recruitment Process

We welcome direct applications. For further information, please contact Angharad Jenkins at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we do not make recruitment decisions using automated decision-making. If you require adjustments, please let us know.

About Us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an international legal practice with over 330 Partners and more than 1,260 lawyers in 26 locations. Our sector-based approach enables us to help clients tackle issues. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we value difference and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

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