London Private Equity Corporate Associate (Hybrid)

Bydand Recruitment Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bydand Recruitment Group is seeking a Corporate Associate / Senior Associate in London to join a private equity-focused team. The role involves advising on complex PE/M&A transactions, including leveraged buyouts and sponsor-led deals, within a global practice.

The successful candidate will have 4+ years of PQE, strong PE/M&A experience, and a track record in structuring equity arrangements, with excellent technical and commercial judgement.

Qualifications

• 4 years’ PQE+ from a leading international or UK firm.
• Strong experience in private equity and M&A transactions.
• Experience in leveraged buyouts and sponsor transactions.
• Experience structuring management equity and co-investment arrangements.
• Strong technical skills with commercial judgement and interpersonal ability.

Responsibilities

• Advise private equity sponsors and financial institutions on complex transactional work, including leveraged buyouts and sponsor-led acquisitions and exits.
• Structure and negotiate management equity incentive plans; Co-investment and rollover equity arrangements.
• Draft and negotiate shareholder agreements and corporate governance matters.

Skills

Private equity

M&A

Corporate law

Client advisory

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified solicitor (UK/International)

Job description

Bydand Recruitment Group is seeking a Corporate Associate / Senior Associate in London to join a private equity-focused team. The role involves advising on complex PE/M&A transactions, including leveraged buyouts and sponsor-led deals, within a global practice.

The successful candidate will have 4+ years of PQE, strong PE/M&A experience, and a track record in structuring equity arrangements, with excellent technical and commercial judgement.