Associate - M&A/PE/VC (m/f/d)
Private Equity / M&A / Venture Capital Associate (m/f/d) | Leading International Law Firms | Berlin, Munich & Frankfurt
Location: Berlin, Munich, or Frankfurt
Leading International Law Firms
Practice Area: Private Equity, M&A, and Venture Capital
Level: Associate, 1-4 years PQE
Are you an ambitious PE, M&A, or VC lawyer at the early stages of your career, looking for your next move at a truly global platform? I'm currently partnering with a number of leading international law firms across Berlin, Munich, and Frankfurt, all actively looking to strengthen their transactional benches with strong junior to mid-level associates.
About the Opportunity
Are you an ambitious PE, M&A, or VC lawyer at the early stages of your career, looking for your next move at a truly global platform? I'm currently partnering with a number of leading international law firms across Berlin, Munich, and Frankfurt, all actively looking to strengthen their transactional benches with strong junior to mid-level associates.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a firm with genuine global reach, working on some of the most significant cross-border transactions in the German market, spanning private equity buyouts, public and private M&A, and venture-backed growth transactions, alongside partners widely regarded as leaders in their field.
What You'll Be Doing
- Advising on complex, high-value cross-border transactions across private equity, M&A, and venture capital
- Working directly with Partners and senior associates on deal execution, due diligence, and drafting, often collaborating with colleagues across multiple international offices
- Gaining genuine early responsibility and direct client exposure within firms known for investing heavily in associate development
- Developing a broad transactional skillset across sponsor side, corporate side, and founder/investor side mandates
- Being part of an international, deal-driven team culture with strong training and mentorship
What We're Looking For
- Qualified German lawyer (Volljurist/in) with strong academic results; 17+ points combined across both State Examinations is preferred.
- 1-4 years PQE in PE, M&A, or VC, ideally gained at a leading international, US, or top German firm
- Fluent German and strong business English (additional languages a plus)
- Genuine interest and comfort working in an international, cross-border deal environment
- A proactive, commercially minded approach with strong drafting and communication skills
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