Senior Debt Finance Attorney, Partner or Of Counsel

A collaborative, impact-focused boutique law firm is seeking a senior debt finance attorney to lead bespoke secured lending and private credit transactions. This role offers significant autonomy and an opportunity to help shape and grow the firm's debt practice.

• Lead secured lending and private credit transactions for lenders, funds, family offices, and development finance institutions.

• Draft and negotiate credit agreements, security documents, and intercreditor agreements for bespoke deal structures.

• Collaborate with funds and corporate practice teams on cross-practice matters.

• Help shape the debt practice's strategy, services, and growth.

• Support existing client relationships and develop new ones.

Hybrid, based in London, United Kingdom.

• 10 to 15 years of debt finance experience, including work at a large, mid-sized, or major law firm.

• Currently or previously at counsel level or above, with the ability to run transactions independently.

• Technical experience in secured lending, asset-based lending, private credit, or direct lending, including bespoke cross-border transactions involving New York and London-style practices.

• Portable client relationships or demonstrated potential to build a book of business.

• J.D. and admission to at least one U.S. state bar; New York admission is preferred.

• Little or no in-house legal experience, and interest in building a long-term practice with a boutique team.

• Experience with development finance institutions, impact funds, blended finance vehicles, mission-driven lenders, or family offices is relevant.

Salary range: $250,000 to $400,000 USD annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.