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Associate, Elite US Firm

  • Location:

    London

  • Sector:

    Private Practice

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Contact:

    Lucinda Mueller (Youtan)

  • Contact email:

    lucinda@rutherfordsearch.com

  • Contact phone:

    020 3778 1437

  • Job ref:

    MULR&I2

  • Published:

    about 5 hours ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-10-16

​Role Overview

Our client’s Finance and Restructuring team in London offers a compelling opportunity for an Associate qualified in England and Wales, with 2-5 years PQE who is seeking exposure to high-value, cross-border transactions in both developed and emerging markets. Working alongside a collaborative and highly regarded team and led by a Partner who is recognised across multiple leading directories, the group advises on a diverse spectrum of financing structures, with particular strength in complex and challenging jurisdictions.


Practice & Clients

This practice is involved in some of the most sophisticated financing and restructuring mandates globally, acting for a mix of international banks, alternative credit providers, sponsors, sovereign entities and multinational corporates. The team regularly handles multi-jurisdictional deals involving project finance, sovereign lending, and distressed or special situations. With mandates spanning North America, Asia-Pacific, Africa and Europe, the work is commercially complex and often high-stakes.


Responsibilities

  • Drafting and negotiating loan documentation and intercreditor arrangements

  • Assisting on debt restructurings and special situations mandates

  • Managing multi-jurisdictional deal execution and local counsel coordination

  • Engaging directly with clients as part of lean, hands-on deal teams


Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be qualified in England and Wales and have gained 2-5 years' PQE within a leading US or UK law firm. Strong technical capability in finance law, excellent commercial judgement, and a solution-oriented mindset are essential. A collaborative approach and an appetite for complex, high-impact work is key to succeeding in this environment.


Career Development & Opportunities

Associates joining this team will benefit from close mentorship by a Partner widely recognised for their leadership and deep technical insight. The team’s global client base and high calibre work provide excellent scope for development, international exposure, and progression within a high-performing practice.


For more information about this position, please contact Lucinda Mueller( Youtan).
Email: lucinda@rutherfordsearch.com
Phone: 020 3778 1437
Reference Code: MULR&I2

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