Associate – Debt Finance (Mid-level)

Job title:

Associate – Debt Finance (Mid-level)

Company

White & Case

Job description

Associate – Debt Finance (Mid level)Firm SummaryWhite & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading private equity funds, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be. We have been in Stockholm for over 40 years and have more than 70 lawyers, including 15 partners. Our core practice areas in Stockholm include private equity, corporate M&A, debt finance, capital markets and dispute resolution.With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world’s key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work.It’s not just about our global network of offices; it’s the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It’s one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work. And why we attract a diverse group of people.Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Diversity is a core value of our Firm and it has been recognised with numerous awards and top rankings around the world. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak over 80 languages.Our Practice AreaRenowned for our comprehensive expertise and unparalleled commitment to excellence, White & Case’s debt finance team in Stockholm offers an exceptional opportunity for ambitious legal professionals.As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on a diverse array of matters for major clients, with a particular focus on leveraged finance and debt capital market transactions. Our client roster includes private equity and debt capital market funds corporations, banks and debt funds, , providing you with exposure to a wide range of high-profile cases and deals.What sets White & Case apart is our dedication to excellence, as recognised by leading industry publications such as Chambers and The Legal 500. Our clients consistently praise us for our unwavering commitment to professionalism, exceptional legal expertise, and remarkable responsiveness. At White & Case, you’ll work alongside locally highly respected lawyers with a global mindset in all jurisdictions where we do business, gaining invaluable experience and mentorship that will advance your career.Position SummaryWe are currently looking for mid-level/senior associates to join the Debt Finance team in our Stockholm office.Your work at White & Case will involve a wide range of tasks with both an international and local focus, including:

• Providing advice for our domestic and international clients in respect of complex cross-border finance transactions
• Advising on complex issues, particularly in the areas of leveraged financings (including high yield), acquisition finance and corporate loans
• Cross-border work with various legal jurisdictions and our global White & Case offices

Working in a client-facing practice, excellent communication and interpersonal skills will also be significant assets – enabling you to form strong professional relationships, and to explain sophisticated legal concepts in clear, precise language that can be easily understood by non-lawyers. Highly organised and deadline-driven, you should relish the challenge of delivering outstanding work within the short timeframes our clients expect.Ready for the challenges of joining a global law firm, you should be excited by our work, a market leading salary and benefits package, passionate about service delivery, and driven by a desire to maximise your talent.QualificationsQualifications

• Swedish Law Program graduation
• Three to four years of banking / debt finance experience
• Preferred experience includes sponsor finance, syndicated lending, acquisition/leveraged finance and/or direct lending and private credit transactions;
• Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity, creative thinker
• Commercial and business awareness
• Outstanding communication skills
• Strong time management skills, ability to stay calm under pressure when juggling multiple projects
• Excellent drafting skills
• Driven by professional growth
• Strong professional presence
• Client service focus
• Team player
• Strong judgement
• Proactive, resourceful, takes initiative and a self-starter
• Leadership experience is a merit
• Fluency in Swedish and English is required

Location and Reporting

• This is a Stockholm based role (Biblioteksgatan 12)
• This role reports to the Debt Finance Partners, Stockholm

If you have further questions, you are welcome to contact our Head of HR, Petra Lindeblad petra.lindeblad@whitecase.com, Partner Oscar Liljeson oscar.liljeson@whitecase.com or Partner Michael Bark-Jones mbark-jones@whitecase.comEqual OpportunitiesWhite & 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.

Expected salary

Location

Stockholm

Job date

Fri, 02 May 2025 01:24:39 GMT

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