Corporate Private Equity Solicitor | 2–6 PQE | London

Rutherford; Slough; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutherford is seeking a Corporate Private Equity Solicitor in London with 2–6 years of PQE to work on headline matters within a growing practice. The role offers partner contact, client exposure and responsibility on leveraged buyouts, private M&A and cross-border transactions.

Ideal candidates will have experience at a leading City, international or US law firm, strong drafting skills for SPAs and shareholders’ agreements, and a collaborative, proactive approach to deal workstreams.

Qualifications

• Approximately 2–6 years’ PQE in corporate law.
• Strong private equity and private M&A experience.
• Experience at a leading City, international or US law firm.
• Confidence drafting and negotiating key transaction documents.
• Experience managing deal workstreams and working directly with clients.

Responsibilities

• Leveraged buyouts, acquisitions and disposals.
• Private M&A and cross-border transactions.
• Minority and growth investments.
• Co-investments, joint ventures and structured equity arrangements.
• Drafting and negotiating SPAs, shareholders’ agreements and other key transaction documents.
• Coordinating international and multidisciplinary deal teams.

Skills

PQE 2-6y

Private equity

M&A experience

Client exposure

Job description

Corporate Private Equity Solicitor | 2–6 PQE | London

We’re working with a leading international law firm looking to grow its Corporate Private Equity team in London.

This is a great opportunity to work on headline matters within a growing practice, with plenty of partner contact, client exposure and responsibility.

Candidate requirements:

• Approximately 2–6 years’ PQE in corporate law
• Strong private equity and private M&A experience
• Experience gained at a leading City, international or US law firm
• Confidence drafting and negotiating key transaction documents
• Experience managing deal workstreams and working directly with clients
• Strong technical ability, commercial judgement and attention to detail
• A collaborative and proactive approach

The role will involve:

• Leveraged buyouts, acquisitions and disposals
• Private M&A and cross-border transactions
• Minority and growth investments
• Co-investments, joint ventures and structured equity arrangements
• Management incentive plans
• Drafting and negotiating SPAs, shareholders’ agreements and other key transaction documents
• Coordinating international and multidisciplinary deal teams

This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious and highly regarded team, offering sophisticated international work, strong development prospects and competitive remuneration.