New 2026: Private Equity Partner, Large US, London, PEP $1.5M+

Ellis-Wake; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency in London seeks a Private Equity Partner experienced in secondaries to join its growing practice. The role offers flexible working arrangements, with the possibility to work remotely. Candidates can expect significant remuneration based on their performance and client relationships. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional looking to make a substantial impact in a dynamic legal environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a private equity partner.
• Knowledge of secondaries transactions.
• Ability to work in a changing legal market.

Responsibilities

• Operate the London office's burgeoning practice.
• Channel NY practice matters through London.
• Work remotely or from the office.

Job description

Overview

NEW 2026: an unusual brief whereupon this growing London office of a major US corporate firm is looking to port a PE partner with secondaries experience, straight into its London contingent to operate its burgeoning practice and also help channel the NY 'stuff' through London! This globally expanding practice is at the forefront of a changing legal market with some home-working also at the core of its business strategy for lawyers to work remotely (or choose to come into an office - likely 2 days from home). You will be in-line for a bumper remuneration pay out if your team and clients are right .. in some cases eye watering sums (although in this market anything is possible!).

About the role / contact

Based in the City of London, Dan qualified as a solicitor in 2003 and is the owner of one of the longest serving legal recruitment agencies in London and the South East of England, Ellis-Wake. He regularly advises his clients on the complexity of the legal market, on their strategic future and is a known 'connector' and 'influencer' in the recruitment market. Dan\'s experience stretches back to 2004 and he\'s seen many significant changes in Global and local legal and recruitment markets and has recruited successfully in all of them.

How to apply

If this role is of interest please contact Dan Wake (Director) in confidence at [e-mail] or on ([phone].

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