Job Description

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals.

Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why so many are longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 170 years.



As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm, we are where you need us to be. Our footprint is extensive and committed across the world's largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs.



At our best tackling complexity and navigating change, we work alongside you on demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.



We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, infrastructure and resources. And we're focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world.



All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition - which is to help you achieve yours.



Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your goals. Our ambition

The Opportunity

Practice group/team


Finance - general finance and acquisition finance (LFA)


We have a broad-based lending practice that acts for lender, borrower and advisory clients on high-profile and complex acquisition, public bid and event-driven financings as well as corporate debt finance across the bank loan, private capital (private equity and debt funds) and private placement markets, both secured and unsecured. We are recognised as having one of the leading corporate debt practices in the market, seamlessly advising across the debt capital structure. In addition, the team advises on infrastructure M&A financings, fund finance as well as a broad range of general banking matters.


Primary objectives

Contribute to excellent client service and perform fee-earning work under supervision. Make an effective contribution to the firm's work. Build on legal and commercial knowledge in chosen practice area. Begin cultivating relationships with current client contacts where possible and in some instances, be a direct point of contact.

Key responsibilities


Role-specific -

Advising on various finance transactions, primarily corporate, acquisition and leveraged financing transactions Advising on infrastructure M&A and fund financings Assisting in the negotiating of transactions including taking the lead on smaller matters as well as thes assisting and supervising of trainees Building relationships with clients, identifying and acting on opportunities Acting for lenders and borrowers in relation to general corporate and acquisition facilities Drafting and negotiating loan agreements Plan, prioritise and delegate work tasks as appropriate and update supervising partner on progress. Build client relationships - provide excellent client service and prompt responses and progress updates to the client. Support the firm and others - build effective relationships with individuals and groups in and across offices; uphold the firm's values; and assist with the preparation of legal precedents, legal articles, marketing documents and presentations. Comply with risk requirements, firm policies and all relevant professional responsibilities and legislation.

Qualifications, skills and experience


Admission in England & Wales desirable 6 years + PQE with evidence of experience in acquisition finance and/or general banking Strong foundation legal skills, including drafting, writing, negotiation and project management. Strong desire to help further build the successful business and brand. An innovative mindset, curious about AI and emerging technologies

Competencies


Personal leadership

Embraces challenge and finds opportunities to develop and sustain themselves

Technical capability

Deepens legal knowledge and insight, applying it with judgement and clarity

Contributes to the success of others

Volunteers, assists others and contributes to positive team spirit

Supports the delivery of outcomes

Contributes to the smooth and effective running of matters

Enhances the client experience

Helps to create a positive working relationship with clients

Contributes to building the firm

Builds and innovates for the firm's future

Team

Finance & Restructuring

Working Pattern

Full time

Location

London

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values--Human, Bold, and Outstanding.