Private Equity Associate - 1 - 4 PQE

Vasto Legal Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Private Equity Associate to join an elite US law firm in London. This is a rare opportunity to work on complex transactions with an unmatched client base, offering significant career progression and a market-leading salary of £180k–£245k plus bonuses. The ideal candidate has experience in Private Equity or Corporate/M&A and is eager to develop in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Market-leading salary and bonus package

Direct access to partners

Exceptional career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Some experience in Private Equity or Corporate/M&A matters.
• Eagerness to develop career within a sophisticated PE practice.
• Ability to handle hands-on deal responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Join a highly regarded Private Equity team in London.
• Work on high-profile transactions and gain exposure.
• Receive first-rate training in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Experience in Private Equity or Corporate/M&A

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Private Equity Associate (1–4 PQE):

We are working with an elite US law firm on a position within their highly regarded Private Equity team in the London office. This is a rare opportunity to join a practice consistently ranked as the market leader for high-end private equity transactions, advising on some of the most complex and high-profile deals globally.

The team acts for an unrivalled client base of major private equity houses, alternative asset managers, and portfolio companies. Their work spans leveraged buyouts, growth and minority investments, secondary transactions, co-investments, and strategic exits, often with a significant cross-border element. Associates are given early responsibility and exposure to headline-grabbing transactions.

This position is ideally suited to an associate with some experience in Private Equity or Corporate/M&A matters who is eager to develop their career within the most sophisticated PE practice in the market.

You will gain direct access to partners, hands-on deal responsibility, and first-rate training in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The team is renowned for its deal volume, execution capability, and client base, offering unparalleled exposure and career progression opportunities. In return, you will receive a market-leading US salary and bonus package.

The Firm

This elite US firm is consistently recognised as the global leader in Private Equity, with a formidable London office that is central to its international platform. The firm’s reputation across Private Equity, M&A, Restructuring, and Funds is unmatched, and associates are given the tools and opportunities to progress rapidly within a world-class environment.

Salary – £180k–£245k depending on level and experience, plus a market-leading US bonus.

We would welcome a confidential conversation. Please apply or contact George Sanderson ([e-mail], 07936132233) or Joe Kersey ([e-mail], 07510707909).