Debt finance managing associate

Job title:

Debt finance managing associate

Company:

Stephenson Harwood

Job description

What we will offerWe will offer you a place where you can be yourself and where there are no limits on what you can achieve. With us, you can take ownership of your career and have honest conversations throughout. You would join an ambitious firm with a clear strategy for profitable growth where you can get early responsibility and early involvement in growing the business. Here you can expect a competitive and fair reward as well as recognition based on all round performance. This forms part of our internal promise to you, The Deal, between the firm and its employees.You can expect:

• A competitive salary and a host of family friendly policies
• Life assurance, private health and dental care for you and your family
• A range of flexible benefits including gym discount and retail vouchers
• Tech, cycle and electric car schemes
• The opportunity to support the firm’s charity through volunteering leave
• A wellbeing strategy that focuses on preventative measures to maintain overall health, and tools and support for when our people experience physical or mental difficulties. The strategy focuses on four pillars: physical, emotional, financial and social aspects.

Team StructureThe Debt finance team is part of our wider Finance practice. The Debt finance team deals with a wide range of transactional debt financings, including lender-side and borrower-side real estate finance, leveraged and acquisition finance, asset-based lending and secured and unsecured corporate lending as well as non-contentious debt restructurings and distressed situations involving corporate trustees.You can expect to act for many UK and international banks and debt funds as well as investment companies, corporate borrowers, funds, corporate trustees and other stakeholders on challenging transactions which often involve novel instruments or structures.The team generates its own work, as well as supporting the firm’s transactional practices.Associates within the team are actively encouraged to work for all of the partners and to broaden their experience and expertise within the banking team.You would join a culture that is informal and supportive; we are aiming to do work of the highest quality, but in an environment which prizes enjoyment as well as excellence. The banking team benefits from the support of a dedicated Knowledge Development Lawyer.Purpose of the roleThis role is to work within the growing Debt finance team. It is to provide specialist advice to borrowers and lenders on a wide range of real estate finance matters. However, reflecting the breadth of work done in the Debt finance team, there will also be opportunities to get involved in a wider range of transactional lending matters, including acquisition/leveraged finance, private credit and non-contentious debt restructuring. You can expect to lead the drafting and negotiation of facilities agreements with some partner involvement, where necessary, and supervise more junior members of the team on all other aspects of the transactions.Main Responsibilities

• Clear, concise and unambiguous preparation, negotiation and marking-up of complex financing documentation
• Liaising with clients and other law firms, with the ability to run transactions independently with limited Partner supervision
• Developing own informal internal and external network of contacts
• Building excellent working relationships with clients and peers within the Firm
• Active involvement in business development including preparation of client pitches, teach-ins and presentation materials, and attending and helping to arrange business development and profile raising events
• Conducting legal research using internal and external knowledge management resources
• Taking the lead on transaction management and in supervising matter teams including delegating work to, and managing, trainees and junior lawyers

Most of our roles are hybrid, meaning that colleagues benefit from working in our office and remotely. We are happy to discuss this and other flexible working arrangements with you as part of the application and interview process.Attributes/Skills Required

• ualified lawyer with relevant UK law experience, excellent academic and professional qualifications
• General lending experience gained in private practice is essential, including experience of real estate finance
• Background in a firm with an excellent reputation in the field of banking and finance
• Ability to acquire, consolidate and apply fundamental and up-to-date knowledge of the law
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and numerical communication skills
• Enthusiasm for business development
• Organised and able to work to strict deadlines with the ability to prioritise realistically
• Good housekeeping/file management practices; manages and records time promptly and accurately
• Resilient with the ability to handle set-backs and pressure
• Cooperative and collaborative in approach and is able to develop excellent working relationships at all levels and roles
• Ability to operate professionally and proactively at all times
• Exhibits an understanding of the Firm’s position in the market and how it distinguishes its services from its competitors
• Experience of managing newly qualified solicitors, trainees or paralegals.

This job description is indicative only and does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The firm reserves the right to alter or change the responsibilities at any time, in line with the firm’s strategy and business needs.We are an equal opportunity organisation, committed to having a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture, or any other protected characteristics. We aim to create a culture where everyone can be themselves and is valued for their strengths and unique perspectives.About the FirmWith 8 offices worldwide and with our headquarters based in London, Stephenson Harwood is a law firm where our people are committed to achieving the goals of our clients – listed and private companies, institutions and individuals across the globe. Our mix of expertise and culture results in a combination of deep local insight and the capability to provide a seamless international service.Our experience encompasses corporate, commercial litigation and arbitration, employment, pensions and private wealth, finance, marine and international trade, and real estate and projects.We assemble teams of bright thinkers to match our clients’ needs and give the right advice from the right person at the right time. Dedicating the highest calibre of legal talent to overcome the most complex issues, we deliver pragmatic, expert advice that is set squarely in the real world.We understand the power of diversity in delivering that high calibre advice to our clients. We want to attract diverse talent and we particularly encourage applications from underrepresented demographics.Our valuesIndividuality – We encourage creativity and develop talent.Commitment – To be the best and deliver the highest standard.Teamwork – We work together to build close, long-term relationshipsStraight talking – We say what we mean and do what we say.These values express the personality of the individuals within our firm. They are the behaviours we encourage in our people and the standards which inform our decisions and actions.Our vision into 2026To be a successful firm where talented people work together in an entrepreneurial environment, building long term client relationships.This vision is about who we want to be, as well as who we are. It is as much about our values as about our character – the attributes we want to see from all of our people. That’s how we unlock our entrepreneurial spirit, advising our clients with top performing teams.A key part of the 2026 strategy is to focus on five core sectors: decarbonisation, life sciences, private capital & funds, technology, and transportation & trade. These have been identified as crucial in the drive for accelerated profitable growth.

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 08:47:34 GMT

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