Leveraged Finance Associate

Overview



Allen & Overy fields one of the market's pre-eminent banking practices with over 650 lawyers worldwide. We are at the heart of the world's financial markets and have been instrumental in nearly all the major banking developments in the modern era.
We count amongst our clients numerous global corporate and financial institutions that entrust us with the full range of domestic and cross border transactions and rely on the depth and breadth of our expertise, intellectual rigour and proven track record of finding commercially astute solutions.

Allen & Overy's general lending practise is widely recognised as the market leader. We are able to offer our clients exceptional market knowledge, build from a broad client base and from regularly working on big ticket, cross border deals, gained in times of both boom and bust. Our knowledge of advising domestic and international financiers, as well as borrowers, means that we can advise on all types of financing transactions worldwide.

Due to our unprecedented success, we are looking to recruit ambitious, bright and enthusiastic lawyers who are keen to expand and complement their existing skills and experience. We offer unrivalled experience and opportunities coupled with first rate training and development, in a dynamic and supportive environment. The roles would suit lawyers with solid general lending or leveraged finance experience. Excellent academics are essential. Internationally qualified candidates will be considered.




Requirements

We are looking for high quality applicants with solid general lending or leveraged finance experience to join the group. Excellent academics are required, e.g. 'A' grades at A level or equivalent, minimum of 2:1 Bachelors Degree, and relevant legal qualification.



Key responsibilities


Main duties and responsibilities include;

Drafting and amending documentation
Reviewing documentation
Advising clients in meetings, on the phone and in writing
Liaising with clients
Attending client meetings
Managing client expectations appropriately
Business Development
Supervision of trainee solicitors
Legal research