Private Equity Associate (2-5 PQE) - Leading London City Law Firm
London | Permanent | £110,000 - £125,000 GBP | Private Practice
Are you currently working across a mix of corporate and private equity matters but looking to focus your practice more heavily on private equity in your next role?
Our client, a leading London City law firm with a well-established and growing private equity practice, is looking to add a Private Equity Associate (2-5 PQE) to its team. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer who has gained exposure to private equity transactions and wants to further specialise in sponsor-backed work while continuing to work on complex, high-value deals.
About the Team
The private equity team advises a broad range of clients, including:
- Private Equity Sponsors
- Management Teams
- Founder-Led Businesses
- Portfolio Companies
- Institutional Investors
- Corporate Clients
The team offers exposure across a range of private equity and transactional matters, including:
- Private Equity Buyouts
- Sponsor-Backed M&A
- Investments and Growth Capital Transactions
- Management Equity Arrangements
- Portfolio Company Acquisitions
- Exits and Disposals
- General Corporate Advisory
The practice advises on both domestic and cross-border transactions and is recognised for its strength across complex sponsor-led deals. Associates are encouraged to develop specialist private equity expertise while maintaining exposure to a broad range of transactional work.
The team works closely with colleagues across Banking, Tax, Competition, Employment, Commercial and Regulatory teams to deliver seamless advice on sophisticated private equity transactions.
The Role
This role would suit somebody looking to transition from a broader corporate practice into a more private equity-focused position.
You'll work closely with partners and senior associates while taking an active role in managing transactions, building client relationships, and driving matters forward. The team regularly advises on high-value private equity investments, acquisitions, disposals and portfolio company transactions for a diverse client base.
Alongside transactional work, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Build long-term client relationships
- Take part in business development initiatives and pitches
- Work directly with private equity sponsors, management teams and corporate clients
- Mentor trainees and junior lawyers
- Develop your own profile within the private equity market
For lawyers looking to specialise further and gain greater exposure to sponsor-backed transactions, this role offers an excellent next step.
Experience & Qualifications
We're keen to speak with lawyers who can demonstrate:
- Between 2 and 5 years' PQE within a corporate team
- Open to UK, US, Australian & New Zealand qualified lawyers
- Experience advising on Private Equity, M&A, Venture Capital, Growth Equity or broader corporate transactions
- Exposure to sponsor-backed or investment transactions
- Experience managing transactional workstreams and client relationships
- A strong academic background
Candidates from leading City, international, US, Magic Circle, Silver Circle and other well-regarded corporate practices are encouraged to apply.
Key Benefits?
Candidates who have enjoyed private equity exposure within a broader corporate practice and are now looking to specialise further are particularly encouraged to apply.
Highlights include:
- Opportunity to specialise in Private Equity
- Strong flow of sponsor-backed transactions
- Exposure to high-quality domestic and cross-border work
- Direct access to partners and clients
- Early responsibility and client contact
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Clear progression prospects within a growing team
Interested?
If you're a corporate Associate looking to build a more specialist private equity practice, gain greater exposure to sponsor-backed transactions, and work closely with an established team in the London market, this is a conversation worth having.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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