Private Equity Solicitor 3-5PQE

London Permanent £170,000 - £185,000 per year View Job Description
A leading Magic Circle law firm is seeking ambitious and highly capable Private Equity Associates to join its growing London practice. This is a long term opportunity to work at the forefront of the global private equity market on some of the most high profile and complex transactions.
  • Exposure to premium private equity mandates
  • Opportunity to work within a top tier global platform

About Our Client

Our client is a preeminent global law firm with a Band 1 ranked Private Equity practice, consistently recognised for its leadership in complex cross border buyouts and strategic investments. The firm's international platform spans Europe, the US, Asia and the Middle East, supported by over 700 private equity lawyers and the largest integrated global coverage of any single firm.The London team operates at the hub of the firm's private equity offering and has an outstanding track record acting for top tier financial sponsors on high profile mandates across multiple sectors and jurisdictions. Recent deals have included significant investments, high value strategic exits and complex multi party transactions across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The practice continues to receive major industry awards for its market leading work and depth of expertise.

Job Description

The Private Equity team sits at the centre of the firm's global Corporate practice and offers unparalleled exposure to market leading mandates. Associates work with a wide range of financial sponsors including international private equity houses, infrastructure funds, sovereign investors, banks and other financial institutions, as well as portfolio companies and management teams.

You will advise on a full spectrum of private equity matters including:

  • Private acquisitions, public takeovers, minority investments and joint ventures
  • Exits via trade sale, IPO or dual track
  • Ongoing portfolio company work including add on acquisitions, asset sales, refinancings and restructurings
  • High value and often multi jurisdictional transactions requiring close collaboration with colleagues across acquisition finance, capital markets, funds, regulatory and other practices



Associates play an integral role on transactions, leading key workstreams on major deals and running smaller matters independently. The work is varied, strategic and commercially focused, with regular exposure to matters that feature in the business press.

The Successful Applicant

  • Strong private equity or high end M&A experience from a leading City or international firm
  • Excellent drafting, analytical and commercial skills
  • A track record of managing workstreams on complex corporate transactions
  • Qualified in England and Wales or another common law jurisdiction
  • Experience collaborating with multi jurisdictional teams
  • Strong communication skills and a client focused approach
  • An interest in business development, client relationship building and thought leadership

What's on Offer

  • High profile deal exposure across a broad range of geographies and sectors
  • Close client contact and the opportunity to build lasting relationships with leading financial sponsors
  • Structured training, career development and support from a world class corporate team
  • A dynamic, collaborative environment offering long term progression and international opportunities
Contact
Nick Barker
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6933516
Phone number
+442072692103

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Corporate
Sector
Business Services
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nick Barker
Consultant phone
+442072692103
Job reference
JN-012026-6933516