NEW 2026: Finance / Leveraged Finance, Associate, 1+ and 2+, London (City) ££excellent

Overview

NEW for 2026: Leveraged Finance .. rare junior / mid corporate finance lawyer for the aspiring associate looking for a change of dynamism (from a large team to a smaller more focused finance team). With numerous good quarters' (and even recent months') billings in the bag, this top tier London specific practice pays at the top end of the scale and is a relative safe haven in the current climate for those looking for such hands on work and for a route up the ladder to 'easier' partnership (than the normal hoops to jump). The finance work collects here globally and you will be involved, from the start, in some of the premier deals, yourself - so you will be at the table. Depending on your experience, this opportunity would take a junior 1+ and a 2+ PQE. Experience in loan documentation, regulatory compliance and DD.

Responsibilities

• Work on leveraged finance deals at a top-tier London practice, involved from the start and at the table on premier transactions.
• Contribute to loan documentation, regulatory compliance and due diligence (DD) as part of deal execution.
• Collaborate with a smaller, focused finance team in a dynamic environment aimed at career progression.

Qualifications

• Junior to mid-level corporate finance solicitor with 1+ to 2+ PQE.
• Experience in loan documentation, regulatory compliance and due diligence (DD).
• Based in or willing to work in the City of London.

About the role and recruiter

Based in the City of London, this role is represented by Ellis-Wake, a long-standing legal recruitment practice. Dan Wake is the Director.

Contact

If this role is of interest please contact Dan Wake (Director) in confidence at dan.wake@elliswake.com or by phone at +44 7894 085 790.

Ellis-Wake acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.

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