Senior Debt Finance Attorney, Partner or Of Counsel

ABOUT THE ROLE Join a collaborative, impact-focused boutique law firm as a senior attorney leading bespoke secured lending and private credit transactions. You will help shape and grow the debt finance practice, with substantial autonomy and a 1,400-hour annual billable target. 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 teams on cross-practice matters. - Contribute to the debt practice's strategy, services, and growth. - Support existing client relationships and develop new business. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - 10 to 15 years of debt finance experience, including large, mid-sized, or major law firm training. - Previous counsel-level or more senior experience, such as counsel, senior counsel, partner, or of counsel. - Strong technical experience in secured lending, asset-based lending, private credit, or direct lending, and the ability to run transactions independently. - Experience with bespoke cross-border transactions involving New York and London-style deal practices. - Admission to at least one U.S. state bar; New York admission is preferred. - Client relationships, a portable book of business, or demonstrated potential to develop one. - Experience advising or working opposite development finance institutions, impact funds, blended finance vehicles, mission-driven lenders, or family offices is valued. - Up to one year of in-house legal experience; no in-house experience is also suitable. - Interest in building a long-term career with a boutique team. Employer visa sponsorship is not available. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Annual salary range: $250,000 to $400,000 USD. Visa sponsorship is not available. LOCATION Hybrid, based in London, England, United Kingdom.