Corporate PE/M&A - 2-5PQE

London

Permanent

£200,000 - £300,000 GBP a year

Private Practice

PR/610251_1789547263

Corporate PE/M&A Associate (2-5PQE) | Elite US Law Firm | London

I am currently working with an elite US law firm that is looking to hire a talented Corporate Associate (2-5PQE) into its market-leading Private Equity and M&A team in London.

This is a rare opportunity to join one of the most prestigious corporate practices in the market, acting on high-value, cross-border transactions for leading private equity sponsors, portfolio companies and strategic corporates.

The team is consistently involved in some of the most sophisticated deals across the UK and Europe and offers associates exceptional levels of client exposure, responsibility and hands-on transactional experience from an early stage.

The Role

Working closely with highly regarded partners and senior lawyers, you will advise on a broad range of matters, including:

Sponsor-side private equity transactions
UK and international M&A deals
Buyouts and growth investments
Portfolio company acquisitions and disposals
Joint ventures and strategic investments
General corporate advisory matters

The role would particularly suit an associate seeking greater exposure to complex transactions and direct involvement in deal execution.

Candidate Requirements

Applications are welcomed from lawyers who:

Have between 2 and 5 years' post-qualification experience
Are England & Wales qualified or possess an equivalent common law qualification
Have gained experience within a leading UK, US or international law firm
Have strong exposure to private equity and/or M&A transactions
Demonstrate excellent technical, drafting and negotiation skills
Are commercially minded and thrive in fast-paced transactional environments

Candidates with strong sponsor-side experience are of particular interest, although high-calibre M&A associates with relevant private equity exposure are also encouraged to apply.

Why This Opportunity?

Opportunities at this level within elite US firms remain highly sought after due to:

Exposure to premium, headline-grabbing transactions
A blue-chip sponsor and corporate client base
Lean team structures with genuine responsibility from day one
Direct partner interaction and mentorship
Market-leading compensation
Excellent long-term progression prospects

The firm continues to invest significantly in its London platform and the corporate practice remains a key strategic focus.

For lawyers looking to accelerate their development, gain greater responsibility and work alongside some of the leading names in the private equity market, this represents an outstanding opportunity.

Interested?

I would be happy to speak confidentially with lawyers interested in exploring the market, whether this specific opportunity is of interest or not.

Any questions, please do let me know. Happy to have a call to discuss if easier.

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