Associate - Leveraged Finance

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

London, United Kingdom
Leveraged finance transaction experience
Drafting and negotiating finance agreements
Cross-border team coordination
Our mid-level Associates work on a broad mix of international transactions including acquisition financings, refinancings and strategic financings, particularly for private equity and other financial sponsor clients

Job Summary

  • Our mid-level Associates work on a broad mix of international transactions including acquisition financings, refinancings and strategic financings, particularly for private equity and other financial sponsor clients.
  • We operate as an integrated global team, working closely with colleagues in New York, Europe, and Asia to deliver seamless advice and share best practices across jurisdictions.
  • Benefit from comprehensive training, career development, and secondment opportunities while working with top-tier clients as part of a truly international team.

Matching Summary

Our mid-level Associates work on a broad mix of international transactions including acquisition financings, refinancings and strategic financings, particularly for private equity and other financial sponsor clients.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Leveraged finance transaction experience
  • Drafting and negotiating finance agreements
  • Cross-border team coordination
  • Private equity and financial sponsor clients
  • Strong technical and commercial skills

Nice-to-have

  • Proactive client service approach
  • Business development skills
  • Knowledge sharing
  • Team leadership abilities
  • International team collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Qualified in England & Wales or another common-law jurisdiction
  • Solid leveraged finance experience from a leading law firm
  • Right to work in the UK

Work Rights

Must have right to work in the UK

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