In-house Corporate Lawyer

G2 Legal; Brighton; Presencial; GBP 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

G2 Legal is seeking an in-house Corporate Lawyer (2-6 PQE) for a dynamic private equity firm in Brighton. You will advise on buy-side and sell-side M&A and handle SPAs, NDAs, and due diligence, working closely with senior stakeholders.

This role offers exposure to the full private equity lifecycle, with potential ownership of transactions and influence on strategy in a collaborative, commercially driven culture with a competitive salary and bonus.

Formación

• UK-qualified solicitor with strong corporate experience (private practice or in-house).
• Background in M&A, with exposure to private equity or complex transactions highly advantageous.
• Commercially minded, pragmatic, and confident working with non-legal stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Advise on buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions.
• Support private equity investments and exits.
• Draft and negotiate key documentation (SPAs, investment agreements, NDAs).
• Manage and coordinate due diligence processes.
• Provide ongoing corporate and strategic advice to portfolio companies.

Conocimientos

M&A experience

Private equity exposure

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial mindset

Educación

UK-qualified solicitor

Descripción del empleo

In-House Corporate Lawyer (2-6 PQE) – Private Equity & M&A

A dynamic and expanding private equity firm in Brighton is looking to appoint an ambitious Corporate Lawyer to join its in-house legal team. This opportunity is for a lawyer with experience levels from circa 4+ PQE who are seeking a more commercially embedded role.

This is a standout in-house position offering genuine exposure to the full private equity lifecycle. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and deal teams on high-quality transactions, playing a key role in shaping and executing investments.

The Role

You will be at the heart of transactional activity, advising on:

• Buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions
• Private equity investments and exits
• Drafting and negotiating key documentation (including SPAs, investment agreements and NDAs)
• Managing and coordinating due diligence processes
• Providing ongoing corporate and strategic advice to portfolio companies

Depending on your level of experience, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of transactions and act as a trusted adviser to senior leadership.

About You

• UK-qualified solicitor with strong corporate experience (private practice or in-house)
• Ideally a background in M&A, with exposure to private equity or complex transactions highly advantageous
• Commercially minded, pragmatic, and confident working closely with non-legal stakeholders
• For more senior candidates, a desire to step into a broader, business-facing role with real influence

What’s on Offer

• High-quality, high-value deal exposure from day one
• A genuinely collaborative and commercially driven in-house culture
• Clear scope for progression and increased responsibility
• Very competitive salary and bonus package
• Brighton-based role offering an excellent lifestyle balance

This is an exceptional opportunity for corporate lawyers who want to move beyond pure legal execution and become integral to deal-making in a fast-paced private equity environment.