Private Equity Associate

Taylor Root; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Root is assisting a leading US law firm in London to hire a Private Equity Associate with 1-5 PQE. The role involves working on high-profile, cross-border private equity transactions across platforms, carve-outs and take-private deals, with exposure to sponsor-side work.

You will collaborate with top partners across international offices, take on meaningful responsibility early in your career, and benefit from a structured development path in a dynamic, market-leading practice.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years' PQE in private equity or leveraged buyouts
• Background from an elite US, Magic Circle or leading international firm
• Solid experience advising on cross-border transactions, sponsor-side
• Strong drafting skills
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams within demanding timelines

Responsibilities

• Work on a broad range of private equity transactions across Europe.
• Take ownership with high responsibility early in the deal lifecycle.
• Coordinate with international offices and practice areas.
• Engage on platform acquisitions, carve-outs, take-private transactions, growth investments, co-investments and disposals.

Skills

Private equity

Cross-border transactions

Drafting skills

Multi-workstreams

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Private Equity Associate – 1-5 PQE

About the Firm

This is an opportunity to join an elite US law firm recognised worldwide for its exceptional track record in high-profile, complex transactions. The firm is a genuine global leader, consistently advising on some of the most significant deals for leading financial sponsors and institutional investors across multiple jurisdictions, including Europe, the U.S., the Middle East and Asia. Its full-service platform integrates private equity with related practices such as finance, tax, regulatory, disputes and capital markets, ensuring seamless advice on all aspects of a transaction.

The firm’s Private Equity group is considered one of the strongest globally, with more than 60 partners and almost 100 associates dedicated to private equity across the network. This team is trusted with many of the most sophisticated sponsor-side mandates and regularly handles multijurisdictional and high-stakes assignments. The London team is a core part of this offering, representing clients on headline transactions while maintaining a collaborative and progressive working culture.

The Role

You will join the London Private Equity team, which acts as a hub for European and cross-border deal activity spanning the full investment lifecycle. Typical mandates include platform acquisitions, complex carve-outs, take-private transactions, growth investments, co-investments and strategic disposals. The work is highly varied and requires close interaction with colleagues across multiple international offices and practice areas.

You will have the opportunity to work with some of the most highly regarded partners in the market and benefit from a lean team structure, giving associates exceptional responsibility and exposure to all elements of a transaction from an early stage. With a client base focused on leading private equity sponsors, the work is both high-value and strategically significant, offering outstanding experience for ambitious associates.

What They’re Looking For

• 1-5 years’ post-qualification experience in private equity or leveraged buyouts
• Background from an elite US, Magic Circle or leading international firm
• Solid experience advising on cross-border transactions, particularly sponsor-side
• Strong technical ability and first-class drafting skills
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams within demanding timelines
• Commercial and solutions-driven mindset, coupled with strong interpersonal skills

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to join an elite US law firm offering a top tier global private equity platform, exceptional career prospects and a market-leading remuneration package. The team combines top of market remuneration and an attractive bonus scheme with structured development and meaningful international exposure. For associates seeking a dynamic, high-performing practice and the chance to work on some of the most significant deals in the market, this is one of the most compelling opportunities available.

Apply now to be considered, or email the job poster directly to arrange a confidential discussion if you would like further details before making an application.