Finance Associates
- Recruiter
- Client Confidential
- Location
- London (Central), London (Greater)
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 18 Dec 2018
- Closes
- 15 Jan 2019
- Sectors
- Legal
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job title: Finance Associates
Location London, EC2N 4AY
Duration: Permanent
Salary Competitive
Work Pattern: Monday to Friday
Employer: Proskauer Rose (UK) LLP
Job description
Proskauer Rose (UK) LLP is seeking common law qualified Finance Associates with post qualification experience focused on leveraged and acquisition finance to join its expanding finance team.
The Finance Associates’ specific areas of responsibility will include assisting in the drafting and negotiation of finance documents including facility, security, intercreditor and ancillary documentation, and the Finance Associates will be required to review and advise on the interpretation of the same. The Finance Associates will also coordinate transaction closings and conduct legal research.
The successful candidates will be expected to liaise closely with colleagues, clients, counterparties and other advisers, including in connection with multi-jurisdictional transactions where they will be required to coordinate with overseas counsel and other specialist practice areas.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
Applicants must have a strong academic record at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and be qualified as a solicitor or attorney (or equivalent) in a common law jurisdiction.
Applicants must have applicable and demonstrable legal experience of advising in finance gained in another major law firm or other relevant business environment.
Further, applicants must possess analytical skills and the ability to prioritise tasks, be well organised and meet deadlines. Candidates must also be self-motivated, able to take the lead on transactions with an innovative approach to solving problems and be team players with strong interpersonal skills.
Ideally, candidates will have some experience of advising in finance.
How to apply
Please apply by sending a CV and covering letter highlighting why you believe you are suitable for this role to Joshua Smith at jsmith@proskauer.com.
Date posted: 18 December 2018
Closing date: 15 January 2019
Data Protection
We draw your attention to Proskauer’s Prospective Personnel Data Protection Notice – London (which can currently be found within the Privacy Policy section of our website Proskauer.com). The Notice sets out how any personal data we collect about you, or that you provide to us (either directly or indirectly), will be processed by us.