Associate, Private Equity and Mergers & Acquisitions

Page Executive; United Kingdom; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm in the United Kingdom seeks a legal counsel to provide guidance on private equity and M&A transactions. Applicants should hold a JD degree and possess strong drafting and negotiation skills. The role offers an annual salary range of $260,000 to $420,000, along with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in the state of practice or eligibility to waive in.
• Strong understanding of private equity and M&A transactions within the legal landscape.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality work.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance on private equity and M&A transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders for compliance.
• Advise clients on risk management and strategic planning.
• Conduct legal research for decision-making.
• Support senior attorneys in delivering legal services.
• Manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Overview

• Work on market-leading PE and M&A transactions.
• Join a top-tier team with global reach and impact.

About Our Client

Our client is a global law firm known for its elite transactional and litigation practices. With over 1,200 lawyers across 23 offices, the firm serves leading corporations, investment firms, and governments. It combines deep industry knowledge with a commitment to innovation, client service, and professional development.

Job Description

• Provide legal guidance on private equity and M&A transactions, including due diligence, structuring, and execution.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, including purchase agreements and shareholder agreements.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Advise clients on risk management and strategic planning related to transactions.
• Conduct legal research to support decision-making and provide insights on market trends.
• Support senior attorneys in delivering high-quality legal services to clients.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high attention to detail.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and professional service.

Page Executive does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Page Executive encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful candidate should have:

• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in the state of practice or eligibility to waive in.
• Strong understanding of private equity and M&A transactions within the legal landscape.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality work.

What's on Offer

• The anticipated full-time annualized salary range is $260,000 to $420,000. The salary offer will be contingent upon various factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, market data, job location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Opportunity to work in a large organization with a strong reputation in the professional services industry.
• Supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative team culture that values expertise and dedication.