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UBS

1mo ago

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Banking & Finance
    Legal
  • London

Requirements

  • ideally 4-5+ years PQE working at either a top tier law firm or an international investment bank
  • experience in top tier sponsor LBO financings (expertise in TLBs, familiarity with high yield bonds beneficial), acquisition finance and general corporate finance (experience of funds finance and/or secondary loan trading experience would also be desired)
  • able to demonstrate good technical expertise and communication skills and work effectively with colleagues in other functions, product areas or regions as part of a team
  • motivated, enthusiastic and hard working with the confidence to work outside of comfort zone and tackle new transaction types/products

Responsibilities

  • We are looking for an experienced Leveraged Finance Lawyer like you to:
  • provide legal support to our Leveraged Finance, Corporate Lending and Special Situations Group lending businesses in EMEA
  • work on LBO financings (both TLB and high yield bond format), best efforts refinancings/repricings, IG corporate bridge acquisition financings, general corporate lending transactions, loan portfolio/agency coverage work, impaired loan management/restructurings, structured lending deals and funds financings
  • draft/review highly confident letters, commitment papers, long form documentation and participate in the credit committee process
  • liaise with business teams as well as other internal stakeholders including credit, compliance, COO and tax teams
  • manage external counsel and help develop relationships with key law firms
  • participate in various firm-wide/cross-border projects/initiatives and help draft internal policies and guidelines
  • provide regular training and updates to our business/credit teams on topical legal/regulatory issues impacting our lending businesses

FAQs

What type of experience is required for the Leveraged Finance Lawyer position at UBS?

Ideally, candidates should have 4-5+ years PQE working at either a top tier law firm or an international investment bank. Experience in sponsor LBO financings, acquisition finance, and general corporate finance is essential.

What are the main responsibilities of a Leveraged Finance Lawyer at UBS?

Leveraged Finance Lawyers at UBS provide legal support to the Leveraged Finance, Corporate Lending, and Special Situations Group lending businesses in EMEA. They work on LBO financings, refinancings, corporate bridge acquisition financings, loan portfolio management, restructurings, and more.

Where will the Leveraged Finance Lawyer be based?

The Leveraged Finance Lawyer position is based in London, United Kingdom.

What kind of team will the Leveraged Finance Lawyer work with at UBS?

The Leveraged Finance Lawyer will work in the Lending, High Yield, and Restructuring legal team in London, focusing on delivering high-quality legal advice to various lending businesses within UBS's Investment Bank.

How can candidates apply for the Leveraged Finance Lawyer position at UBS?

Interested candidates can apply for the Leveraged Finance Lawyer position at UBS through the UBS website or by contacting UBS Recruiting.

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