US Law Firm - General Banking Role- 6mth-2PQE

Intro

My client a leading US Law Firm in London are looking for an ambitious junior banking associate to join their thriving leveraged finance practice. In an increasingly sophisticated market this firm offers bespoke advice on a range of domestic and cross border financings. They are consistently recognised for being one of the leading firms in this field.

The Role

They are looking for a junior associate with a credible interest in the Finance sector. The firm regularly advise on some of the largest sponsor led transactions in the market. They act for a range of private equity houses, management teams, sovereign wealth funds and alternative lenders across all types of finance work including, leveraged finance, real estate finance, Project Finance and financial restructurings.

The team is relatively small and so junior associates will gain exposure to the high-end mechanics of every transaction, as well as enjoying high levels of direct client contact. The firm have been boosted with highly prestigious recent partner hires and are looking to grow the team further. Due to the reputation and the brand of this team they regularly advise across a range of sectors including consumer, energy, technology, media and financial services. On offer is high quality training ans superb secondment opportunities.

The Requirements

• You will have a strong commitment to the banking sector and finance law.
• You will have strong academics with a minimum 2 (or equivalent) from a top university.
• You will be between NQ-1PQE. The firm will consider March 2018 applicants if the candidate has a seat rotation which is complimentary to finance law (i more than one finance seat).
• The firm are open to candidates from multiple jurisdictions. The firm will specifically be interested in candidates who are England & Wales or Scottish qualified. They will also consider candidates from regional firms who can demonstrate the necessary commitment and desire to move to London.

To learn more about this unique opportunity please contact James Berry on or 02073322819 for a confidential discussion.