About the Role

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.

What You'll Do

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.

What We're Looking For

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.

Compensation & Benefits

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

Location

Hybrid, based in London, United Kingdom.