Finance Associate – 3–5 PQE

About the job

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on a wide range of financing transactions, including leveraged finance, acquisition finance, real estate finance, structured finance and general corporate lending.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating finance documents and related transaction documentation.
• Supporting lenders, sponsors, corporates and investors on complex domestic and cross-border transactions.
• Assisting with transaction structuring, due diligence and deal execution.
• Working closely with partners and senior associates on high-profile regional and international mandates.
• Coordinating with clients, local counsel and other stakeholders throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Candidate Profile

• England & Wales qualified lawyer with 3–5 years' PQE gained at a leading international or top-tier law firm.
• Strong training and experience gained within a leading banking and finance practice.
• Experience advising on a broad range of banking and finance matters, including leveraged finance, acquisition finance, real estate finance, structured finance and general corporate lending.
• Excellent drafting, technical and analytical skills.
• Commercially aware with strong communication and relationship management abilities.
• Motivated, collaborative and keen to develop within a leading finance practice.
• What’s on Offer:
• Opportunity to join a top-tier international law firm with a market-leading Banking & Finance practice.
• Exposure to high-profile domestic and cross-border transactions across the Middle East.
• Broad mix of finance work spanning leveraged, structured, real estate and corporate finance matters.
• Strong training, development and progression opportunities within a high-performing team.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• If you are looking to further develop your banking and finance practice within one of the region's leading teams, we would welcome a confidential discussion.