Finance Associate
Finance Associate (3-5 PQE)
Elite US City Law Firm
Cravath Scale Salary
London, City
Our client, an elite US City law firm is seeking a talented Finance Associate (3-5 PQE) into its highly regarded London team on a permanent basis.
This is a standout opportunity to join a close-knit, high-performing group that sits at the heart of the firm’s global finance and capital solutions offering.
The team advises on a broad range of sophisticated transactions, including:
- Direct lending & special situations
- Fund finance
- Structured and esoteric financings
- Syndicated loans (domestic & international)
- Capital markets and distressed investment work
Clients include credit funds, hedge funds, other financial investors, special situation funds, portfolio companies, private equity houses and other sophisticated borrowers.
You will work closely with multiple partners across complementary workstreams, gaining early client exposure and real responsibility from day one. The team is known for its collaborative culture, strong internal progression, and market-leading work.
What they’re looking for:
- 3-5 years’ PQE ideally from a US firm, Magic Circle, or Silver Circle firm
- Strong technical capabilities across a broad finance skill set
- An interest in working across a range of transaction types and with multiple partners
- Keenness to be involved in special situations and restructuring/distressed financings
- Commercial judgment and the ability to understand the needs of complex investor clients
- A proactive, collaborative approach to deal execution and structuring
- A commitment to delivering high-quality advice in a fast-moving, client-focused environment
Why consider this role?
*Cravath-scale salary
*Clear path to progression
*International platform with high-impact work
*Supportive, inclusive culture with a strong track record of internal promotions
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