Counsel, PE and M&A

Aventum Search

Greater London

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading multi-strategy fund is seeking a mid-level lawyer qualified in England and Wales for its private markets investment platform. This role involves working on complex M&A transactions and gaining exposure to live deals from day one. Candidates should have 3-6 years of PQE and a strong interest in financial services and infrastructure.

Qualifications

Mid Level: 3–6 years’ PQE from a top UK or US law firm.
Extensive experience in M&A transactions, ideally with private equity.

Responsibilities

Support the sourcing, structuring, and execution of control investments.
Work on complex M&A transactions including carve-outs and take-privates.
Contribute to commercial diligence and valuation processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Education

PQE from a top UK or US law firm

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Counsel, PE & M&A

A major multi-strategy fund is seeking an exceptional PEMA focused mid-level England and Wales qualified lawyer to join its growing private markets investment platform. This is a rare opportunity to move from private practice into a front-line investing role — working on control transactions in sectors where deep regulatory, legal, and structural complexity creates opportunities.

The team focuses on strategic investments in financial services, infrastructure, and legal and insurance-related businesses. As part of a lean, high-performing group, you’ll gain full exposure to live deals from day one, with responsibility across origination, deal phase management, execution, and portfolio management.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the sourcing, structuring, and execution of control investments and complex M&A transactions
Work on deals including carve-outs, take-privates, platform consolidations, and special situations
Apply your legal and transactional experience to assess risk, structure deals, and navigate execution complexities
Contribute to commercial diligence, financial modelling, and valuation processes
Develop investment theses and post-acquisition value creation strategies
Engage closely with senior investment professionals, operators, and portfolio company management teams
Assist in identifying and executing bolt-on acquisitions to scale platforms
Prepare investment papers and contribute to internal committee discussions and decisions

Candidate Profile:

Mid Level: 3–6 years’ PQE from a top UK or US law firm (e.g. Magic Circle, Silver Circle, top-tier US firm) - more or less experience will be considered.
Extensive experience in M&A transactions, ideally with exposure to private equity or complex cross-border deals;
Strong interest in financial services, infrastructure, insurance, or adjacent regulated sectors;
Excellent legal and commercial judgment, with a desire to move beyond legal advisory into active investment ownership;
Strong communication, relationship-building, and analytical skills;
Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset and high standards of execution.
An institutional yet nimble platform with access to permanent capital and strategic flexibility.

Aventum Search is acting as a retained recruitment partner in relation to this vacancy. To register your interest, please use the apply now button to notify the hiring team.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Legal
Industries
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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