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**Junior Level Associate - Leverage Finance** Support complex, cross-border financing transactions, focusing on leveraged finance and digital infrastructure. Collaborate with partners to advise clients, negotiating commitment papers and loan documents. Requires 1-3 years of relevant PQE in London or similar common law jurisdiction. Offers competitive remuneration, performance-driven culture, and tailored training. Skadden promotes diversity and equal opportunities.
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- London
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- United Kingdom
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Leverage Finance Associate - Junior Level
Leverage Finance, London
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- Experience level:Junior Level
- Term type:Permanent
- Department:Leverage Finance
- Location:London
Skaddens London finance practice advises banks, financial sponsor and corporate borrowers on some of the largest, most complex and innovative cross-border financing transactions in the European market. We are consistently recognised as having one of the leading leveraged and acquisition finance practices, with expertise advising on all leveraged finance providers across all tiers of the capital structure including syndicated senior and second lien facilities, private credit facilities, ABL facilities, Holdco PIK and fund financings.
In addition to leveraged finance, a substantial part of the group's practice comprises infrastructure and real estate finance, restructuring and asset-backed financings.
The team in London works closely with the finance practices in our other offices around the world, primarily the US, Germany, France and HK. Integration of teams across all offices is key to providing the high level of service our clients demand. Few transactions are purely domestic and solid transaction management skills are key to the role.
The team regularly works alongside the high yield practice (e.g. on a bridge to bond financings or where loans sit alongside HYB.
The new hire will join a dynamic and fast growing group in London where you will undertake a wide variety of work reflecting the breadth of the group's practice, with a particular focus on leveraged finance and digital infrastructure finance. Working in a team that promotes a high performance, collaborative culture, you will have the chance to work on market leading, high profile, cross-border transactions, advising banks, financial sponsors and corporate clients from around the world. You will be regularly exposed to clients from the start and will be encouraged to market to those clients to build the firm's relationship. You will be working with partners who care about your development and career progression.
We are looking for an individual between 1 PQE and 3 PQE, with relevant post qualification experience in the London market (or experience in a similar common law jurisdiction), although those with less or more relevant experience will be considered on their merits. The successful candidate will have:
- A developing understanding of highly leveraged capital structures and leveraged loan products.
- Some experience representing either financial sponsors or banks on M&A-related cross-border leveraged financing, or a strong desire to develop expertise in this area.
- The ability to assist with and contribute to the drafting and negotiation of commitment papers and definitive loan and intercreditor documents, with a willingness to take on increasing responsibility.
- Preferably but not essentially some exposure to infrastructure finance.
- A solid grounding in English law security, with a willingness to deepen that knowledge.
- Enthusiasm and an ability to work to demanding timetables for very demanding and clever clients.
- Strong interpersonal skills and an enthusiasm to develop client relationships and new business opportunities over time.
- A collaborative approach.
We pay generous rates and provide our lawyers with a highly competitive benefits package. The package includes:
- Discretionary year-end bonus
- Technology allowance
- 22 days holiday and 3 personal days
- Enhanced Family leave
- Private medical insurance
- Permanent health insurance
- Life assurance
- Interest free season ticket loan
- Gym allowance
- Travel insurance
Mentoring and Hybrid Working
Associates who join Skadden laterally participate in our mentor program, Skadden Integration+, which specifically focuses on the unique needs experienced attorneys face during professional transitions
These efforts, along with our professional development and other Skadden benefits, including a hybrid work model, which remains subject to review. Our hybrid work model consists of working Monday to Thursday in the office (for full-time attorneys), underscore Skaddens long-standing commitment to investing in its people and culture.
Skadden has a sophisticated training programme that includes both in-house and external seminars and training sessions. We also pride ourselves on providing our lawyers with "on-the-job" training and constructive "real-time" partner feedback. The formal training programme includes:
- Regular team meetings
- Regular know-how meetings.
- Weekly and monthly training seminars and workshops for all levels covering legal topics relevant to the firms practice areas and skills. These are presented by partners and associates and external specialists, KCs and other professionals.
- Live video-links to seminars presented across Skaddens network of offices.
Pro bono
Pro bono is a core aspect of Skadden culture, and the firm dedicates approximately 3-5% of its total billable hours to pro bono matters. Our lawyers have an opportunity to get involved in a range of pro bono matters under the supervision of charities, on topics including family, welfare benefits, housing, and immigration, as well as corporate pro bono opportunities.
EEO Statement
Skadden is an Equal Opportunities Employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees in relation to any protected characteristic including, but not limited to, race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth, adoption or disability.
Ahead of making your application, if you have any adjustments which you would like to make us aware of, please contact Daisy Adams directly on daisy.adams@skadden.com.
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Junior Level Associate - Leverage Finance
Compensation
Not specified
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
**Junior Level Associate - Leverage Finance** Support complex, cross-border financing transactions, focusing on leveraged finance and digital infrastructure. Collaborate with partners to advise clients, negotiating commitment papers and loan documents. Requires 1-3 years of relevant PQE in London or similar common law jurisdiction. Offers competitive remuneration, performance-driven culture, and tailored training. Skadden promotes diversity and equal opportunities.
Full Job Description
Leverage Finance Associate - Junior Level
Leverage Finance, London
Apply for Leverage Finance Associate - Junior Level
Enter details of the friend you want to send this vacancy to
- Experience level:Junior Level
- Term type:Permanent
- Department:Leverage Finance
- Location:London
Skaddens London finance practice advises banks, financial sponsor and corporate borrowers on some of the largest, most complex and innovative cross-border financing transactions in the European market. We are consistently recognised as having one of the leading leveraged and acquisition finance practices, with expertise advising on all leveraged finance providers across all tiers of the capital structure including syndicated senior and second lien facilities, private credit facilities, ABL facilities, Holdco PIK and fund financings.
In addition to leveraged finance, a substantial part of the group's practice comprises infrastructure and real estate finance, restructuring and asset-backed financings.
The team in London works closely with the finance practices in our other offices around the world, primarily the US, Germany, France and HK. Integration of teams across all offices is key to providing the high level of service our clients demand. Few transactions are purely domestic and solid transaction management skills are key to the role.
The team regularly works alongside the high yield practice (e.g. on a bridge to bond financings or where loans sit alongside HYB.
The new hire will join a dynamic and fast growing group in London where you will undertake a wide variety of work reflecting the breadth of the group's practice, with a particular focus on leveraged finance and digital infrastructure finance. Working in a team that promotes a high performance, collaborative culture, you will have the chance to work on market leading, high profile, cross-border transactions, advising banks, financial sponsors and corporate clients from around the world. You will be regularly exposed to clients from the start and will be encouraged to market to those clients to build the firm's relationship. You will be working with partners who care about your development and career progression.
We are looking for an individual between 1 PQE and 3 PQE, with relevant post qualification experience in the London market (or experience in a similar common law jurisdiction), although those with less or more relevant experience will be considered on their merits. The successful candidate will have:
- A developing understanding of highly leveraged capital structures and leveraged loan products.
- Some experience representing either financial sponsors or banks on M&A-related cross-border leveraged financing, or a strong desire to develop expertise in this area.
- The ability to assist with and contribute to the drafting and negotiation of commitment papers and definitive loan and intercreditor documents, with a willingness to take on increasing responsibility.
- Preferably but not essentially some exposure to infrastructure finance.
- A solid grounding in English law security, with a willingness to deepen that knowledge.
- Enthusiasm and an ability to work to demanding timetables for very demanding and clever clients.
- Strong interpersonal skills and an enthusiasm to develop client relationships and new business opportunities over time.
- A collaborative approach.
We pay generous rates and provide our lawyers with a highly competitive benefits package. The package includes:
- Discretionary year-end bonus
- Technology allowance
- 22 days holiday and 3 personal days
- Enhanced Family leave
- Private medical insurance
- Permanent health insurance
- Life assurance
- Interest free season ticket loan
- Gym allowance
- Travel insurance
Mentoring and Hybrid Working
Associates who join Skadden laterally participate in our mentor program, Skadden Integration+, which specifically focuses on the unique needs experienced attorneys face during professional transitions
These efforts, along with our professional development and other Skadden benefits, including a hybrid work model, which remains subject to review. Our hybrid work model consists of working Monday to Thursday in the office (for full-time attorneys), underscore Skaddens long-standing commitment to investing in its people and culture.
Skadden has a sophisticated training programme that includes both in-house and external seminars and training sessions. We also pride ourselves on providing our lawyers with "on-the-job" training and constructive "real-time" partner feedback. The formal training programme includes:
- Regular team meetings
- Regular know-how meetings.
- Weekly and monthly training seminars and workshops for all levels covering legal topics relevant to the firms practice areas and skills. These are presented by partners and associates and external specialists, KCs and other professionals.
- Live video-links to seminars presented across Skaddens network of offices.
Pro bono
Pro bono is a core aspect of Skadden culture, and the firm dedicates approximately 3-5% of its total billable hours to pro bono matters. Our lawyers have an opportunity to get involved in a range of pro bono matters under the supervision of charities, on topics including family, welfare benefits, housing, and immigration, as well as corporate pro bono opportunities.
EEO Statement
Skadden is an Equal Opportunities Employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees in relation to any protected characteristic including, but not limited to, race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth, adoption or disability.
Ahead of making your application, if you have any adjustments which you would like to make us aware of, please contact Daisy Adams directly on daisy.adams@skadden.com.
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