MAJOR US / INT'L LAW FIRM - TOP-LEVEL PRACTICE - SUPERB PACKAGE + PROSPECTS
Salary from £270,000 - £310,000 + Bonus & Benefits
This premier US and international law firm has an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Associates to join their busy and thriving UK Corporate / Private Equity team in London to focus principally on Financial Sponsor driven mandates. Their leading practice acts for stellar financial sponsors and their portfolio companies at all stages of the downstream investment cycle, including bolt-on investments, financings and refinancings, management change and incentive plans, recaps, corporate restructurings and exits; they also closely support portfolio companies on legal issues that typically arise under financial sponsor ownership and leveraged structures, with a particular emphasis on matters that impact the capital structure. The firm's global Financial Sponsor practice forms an integral part of their ongoing M&A success and is one of the fastest-growing, most dynamic Financial Sponsor practices in Europe today. To succeed in the role, applicants should have solid Corporate and Financial Sponsor experience, including in drafting and negotiating SPAs (ideally both locked box and completion accounts versions), management incentive documents (incl. leaver terms) and shareholders' agreements, alongside NDAs, engagement letters, disclosure letters, diligence reports and other ancillary documents. Some experience in the structuring of financial sponsor transactions and reviewing and commenting on funds flows would also be advantageous. The role is well suited for an individual with broad experience of financial sponsor transactions who is ready to take the next step in their career into leading deals in a pro-active way, reporting directly to partners and counsel in the team and communicating with clients, while leading on the drafting of sophisticated documentation and supervising more junior colleagues on other areas of the typical financial sponsor process. Excellent written communication and drafting skills are needed as well as the ability to demonstrate initiative; you must also possess the skills to take on a high degree of responsibility and manage a challenging workload within a fast paced environment. The role offers superb opportunities to be involved in top-level, London-based international deals, working alongside leading partners in the field, and with the attraction of a premium rate US style package. Long term career prospects are excellent within this thriving and top-level team. Don't miss this stand-out London Private Equity opportunity - please apply now for details!