Private Equity Associate

Taylor Root; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a mid-level associate for a thriving private equity team in London. Ideal candidates will be qualified solicitors with 3-5 years of experience in buyouts and M&A transactions. This is an excellent opportunity to work with top-tier private equity practices and contribute to multi-jurisdictional transactions. Strong commercial awareness and collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in buyout and M&A transactions; cross-border exposure is advantageous.
• Ideally 3–5 years PQE.

Responsibilities

• Join a top-tier private equity practice known for complex transactions.
• Provide strategic counsel on buyouts, growth investments, and M&A matters.

Skills

Strong commercial awareness

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

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Taylor Root is proud to be partnering with a international law firm as they look to hire a mid-level associate into its thriving and high-growth private equity team.

This is a standout opportunity for a junior lawyer to join a top-tier private equity practice known for advising on sophisticated and multi-jurisdictional transactions within the mid-market space. The team works closely with leading private equity houses and their portfolio companies, providing strategic counsel on buyouts, growth investments, buy-and-build strategies, bolt-on acquisitions, and broader corporate and M&A matters.

The private equity team collaborates seamlessly with colleagues across the firm’s M&A and venture capital practices, offering clients a fully integrated service. The group also boasts deep sector expertise across technology, life sciences, healthcare, and consumer markets, making it an exciting environment for a commercially minded lawyer.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with solid experience in buyout and M&A transactions; cross-border exposure is advantageous.
• Ideally 3–5 years PQE.
• Strong commercial awareness, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative mindset

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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