Associate: Debt Finance
Are you ready to make your mark as part of the Debt Finance Practice in our London office?
In addition to strong academic credentials, as an Associate, you should possess the drive and determination needed to thrive in a fast-paced practice, handling the legal intricacies of large-scale banking transactions. You will apply good judgment and excellent analytical skills to your work, be highly organized and self-motivated, you’ll be a team player with a strong professional presence and client focus.
With established teams in every major financial market, we are trusted by many of the world’s largest banks to handle their largest and most complex multijurisdictional transactions. Widely recognized as leaders in our field, we offer both international reach and a depth of local resources—advising on the full spectrum of financing matters, and structuring innovative, often ground-breaking deals.
From the moment you join us, you will be working alongside leading practitioners, supporting multi-disciplinary teams composed of colleagues from within our group and across the firm’s M&A, Capital Markets and Project Finance groups.
At White & Case, we’ll support you, give you responsibility and welcome you as an integral member of our diverse, international team from day one. We foster a collegial working environment where partners are friendly and accessible, and colleagues always supportive and open to questions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• 2-4 years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience within Banking, ideally with experience of leveraged finance transactions.
• Outstanding communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills
• Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity.
• Commercial and business awareness with the ability to see the bigger picture.
• Client service focus and a team player.
• Proactive, resourceful and takes initiative.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

White & Case is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.
If you require assistance and/or accommodation to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email the recruiting contact listed for the relevant position. We are a Disability Confident (Committed) Employer. We will be happy to work with you.
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1The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.
Primary Location: United Kingdom-London
Expected Workplace: Hybrid
Job Posting: Mar 10, 2025, 2:47:59 PM

• Applying good judgment and excellent analytical skills to all tasks and demonstrating strong organisational skills and self-motivation.
• Collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Maintaining a professional presence and prioritising client needs.
• Execute multiple work streams and deliver flawless work within short timeframes, using excellent drafting skills and attention to detail.
• Conducting essential contractual tasks, including editing passes on ancillary documents to ensure accuracy and linguistic precision.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities, assisting with and implementing firm-wide strategies.
• Engage proactively with clients to build and maintain strong relationships, providing strategic advice and addressing their needs.