Senior Associate - Banking & F

Location: Frankfurt am Main OR Munich
Firm: Leading International Law Firm / US Platform
Practice Area: Banking & Finance / Leveraged/Acquisition Finance / Private Credit
Level: 2-6 Years PQE

About the Job

Looking to elevate your debt finance practice in Frankfurt or Munich? I am partnering with two top international law firms in Frankfurt and Munich, seeking ambitious 2-6 PQE Associates and Senior Associates to join their expanding Banking & Finance group.

What You'll Be Doing

• Advising private equity sponsors, direct lending debt funds, and international banking syndicates on complex LBO transactions and corporate credit facilities.
• Drafting and negotiating loan documentation for unitranche facilities, super-senior RCFs, mezzanine financing, and Schuldscheine.
• Executing high-friction Amend-and-Extend (A&E) refinancings, repricings, and Liability Management Exercises (LMEs) across European debt documentation.
• Handling cross-border transactional debt mandates alongside top-ranked corporate, PE, and restructuring teams.
• Leading workstreams independently with direct client exposure to credit funds and lenders.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified German lawyer (Volljurist/in), with 2-6 years of PQE in Banking & Finance at a recognized German, UK, or US law firm platform.
• Solid hands-on knowledge of acquisition finance or leveraged finance documentation (LBOs, direct credit, syndicated lending).
• Strong academic profile across both State Examinations.
• Fluent German and business English
• Highly analytical, client-focused, and eager to build a long-term career path in debt finance.

Why Make the Move

• Step onto a market-leading debt platform with a massive pipeline of private credit and sponsor transaction flow.
• Exceptional compensation package benchmarked to top international standards
• Structured career architecture with clear visibility towards Counsel and Partner tiers.
• Great culture with an emphasis on sustainable workload distribution, elite training, and direct partner mentorship.