Job Description

Our client, a top US law firm, is seeking to recruit a junior to mid-level Associate (NQ-4PQE) for its London Banking & Finance Practice, on a fixed-term contract basis (expected duration: 12 months).
The role will involve supporting a Partner in the continued growth and development of the practice in London, with exposure to a broad range of complex debt products, including:

• Venture debt, private credit & special situations
• Leveraged and acquisition finance
• Direct lending, corporate lending, and refinancings
• Cross-border transactions for credit funds, hedge funds, banks, sponsors, direct lenders, and other alternative capital providers.

While the contract is initially for 12 months, there is the possibility of extension or conversion to a permanent role depending on business needs and performance, though this cannot be guaranteed.
Ideal candidate:

• Strong academics (2.1 degree minimum) and trained at a leading UK or US/international law firm
• Solid experience in complex finance matters
• Available at short notice (or immediately)

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded US firm, work closely on high-profile matters, and play a part in a growing practice.
If you would like to find out more, please get in touch (annac@ejgroup.co.uk)
As part of EJ Legal's candidate registration and care process all successful applications are responded to within 14 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale then your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We may keep your details on our system on a confidential basis for future opportunities. If you would prefer us not to do this, please let us know.
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Whether you are planning a career move, or you are looking to hire permanent or temporary legal talent or you are simply interested in finding out more about the legal marketplace, both in house and in private practice, you have come to the right place.
Why Use EJ Legal?
EJ Legal was set up in 1992 as a specialist legal recruitment agency - one of the first in the country. From the outset our aim was to provide a highly focussed service: we specialise in finding private practice solicitors jobs in London and the South East at partner and assistant level, and in moving solicitors into in house roles in the financial services sector and in commerce and industry. We are one of the leading legal recruitment agencies in London and we are recognised throughout the industry for the level of commitment we bring to the recruitment process, our exceptionally high ratio of successful, long term introductions and our innovative approach to addressing the needs of both our candidates and our clients.
Company info Website Telephone 0207 400 2000 Location 55-57 High Holborn
London
London
WC1V 6DX
United Kingdom
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