Associate - Junior to Senior Level
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
| The department |
Skaddens Capital Markets team is consistently recognized as one of the top advisers on capital markets transactions and has acted on some of the largest and most complex offerings worldwide. We are one of the fewmajor law firms with a London office that can offer a truly integrated trans-Atlantic team capable of advising on complex high yield and leveraged loan transactions. The strength of our US practice operating out of London alongside our English French and German practices has meant that we have undertaken some of the highest-profile high yield offerings to date. |
| The Role |
We operate as a single fully integrated team of English and US lawyers working hand in hand with the English qualified associates in the London office and in close collaboration with Skaddens market-leading US capital markets practice. The successful candidate will work on a mix of high yield and debt capital markets (DCM) transactions leveraged buyouts and other complex financings and in very close cooperation with the equity capital markets banking and M&A teams. |
| Person Specification |
We are looking for a US qualified debt capital markets associatewith 2-6 years post-qualification experiencewith a focus on high yield bond offerings. The ideal candidate will have significant experience advising European and emerging markets based issuers on high yield offerings bridge to bond transactions other underwritten financings liability management transactions and other complex financings. A mix of experience representing banks issuers and sponsors is preferred. The role requires a candidate with excellent experience in managing client relationships and the ability to assist clients on day to day issues. Excellent written communication and drafting skills are also required as well as the ability to demonstrate initiative. They must also possess the skills to take on a high degree of responsibility within a fast paced but friendly environment. A high level of academic achievement required. |
| Remuneration |
We pay generous rates and provide our lawyers with a highly competitive benefits package. The package includes:
Mentoring and Hybrid Working Associates who join Skadden laterally participate in our mentor program Skadden Integration which specifically focuses on the unique needs experienced attorneys face during professional transitions. |
| Training and Development |
Skadden has a sophisticated training program that includes both in-house and external seminars and training sessions. We also pride ourselves on providing our lawyers with on-the-job training and constructive real-time partner feedback. The formal training program includes:
Pro bono Pro bono is a core aspect of Skadden culture and the firm dedicates approximately 3-5% of its total billable hours to pro bono matters. Our lawyers have an opportunity to get involved in a range of pro bono matters under the supervision of charities on topics including family welfare benefits housing and immigration as well as corporate pro bono opportunities. Ahead of making your application if you have any adjustments which you would like to make us aware of please contact Hannah Abidat directly on |
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Organizational Management
- GAAP
- Accounting
- Analysis Skills
- Meeting Facilitation
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Investment Banking
- Microsoft Excel
- Private equity
- Financial Modeling
- Writing Skills
About Company
At Sa’ed Karajah & Partners LLP we are proud to uphold our commitment to innovation. Since we were founded in 1996 we have always seen our firm as a vehicle for progress. We work on the cutting-edge of the law and we are constantly instructed on some of the most complex legal matters ... View more
