Job Description
The Opportunity
A top-tier international law firm is seeking a mid-level Private Equity Associate to join its market-leading Private Equity practice in London. This is a unique opportunity to work on some of the largest, most high-profile PE transactions globally, advising an impressive roster of leading private equity sponsors, investment funds, and financial institutions.
With a Band 1 Chambers ranking, the firm is at the forefront of private equity innovation and deal execution, offering its associates exposure to complex, cross-border transactions and a collaborative environment that fosters career development.
The Role
As a Private Equity Associate, you will:
- Work on high-value, market-leading PE transactions, including:
- Buyouts and investments (private acquisitions, public takeovers, minority stakes, and JVs).
- Exits (via trade sale, IPO, or dual-track processes).
- Portfolio company transactions (add-on acquisitions, asset sales, refinancing, and restructurings).
- Be an integral member of the deal team, taking on lead workstreams and even running smaller transactions.
- Draft and negotiate sophisticated legal documents with a commercially strategic mindset.
- Collaborate with multi-jurisdictional and multi-disciplinary teams, gaining global exposure.
- Engage in client relationship management, business development, and thought leadership initiatives.
Key Requirements
- Mid-level M&A / Private Equity transactional experience, likely gained at a leading City firm or top-tier overseas common law practice.
- A strong academic background and proven first-rate legal skills.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills with a commercially strategic approach.
- Proven reputation among clients for delivering practical and effective solutions.
- Experience collaborating with international and cross-functional teams.
- Business development, client engagement, and thought leadership skills.
Why Join?
- Work with some of the world’s most prestigious private equity clients, including global large-cap funds
- Join a Band 1-ranked Private Equity practice, recognised as International Law Firm of the Year and European PE Team of the Year.
- Exposure to cutting-edge, high-profile transactions that frequently headline the business press.
- Benefit from unrivalled training and development, including:
- Formal technical training and real-time partner feedback.
- Regular PE team meetings, seminars, and industry insights.
- Opportunities to work on secondments or international transactions.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Competitive salary & discretionary bonus.
- Private medical insurance, life assurance, and enhanced family leave.
- Hybrid working model (Monday-Thursday in office).
- Gym allowance, travel insurance, and financial wellbeing benefits.
Advance Your Private Equity Career
If you’re an ambitious Private Equity Associate looking to work on market-defining transactions at a firm with a truly global platform, this is the opportunity to elevate your career.
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