Private Equity Associate – 1-5 PQE

Taylor Root Dusseldorf; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Root Dusseldorf is seeking a Private Equity Associate (1-5 PQE) to join the London office of a leading US law firm. The role covers platform acquisitions, complex carve-outs, take-private transactions, growth investments and co-investments, with cross-border exposure and high-value mandates.

You will work with top partners, enjoy a lean team structure, and gain responsibility across the investment lifecycle, with a client base focused on leading private equity sponsors and multinational

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Work on private equity mandates including platform acquisitions, complex carve-outs and take-private transactions.
• Collaborate with colleagues across international offices and practice areas to manage deals from start to finish.
• Provide client-ready drafting and execution support across the investment lifecycle.

Skills

Private equity

Cross-border deals

Drafting skills

Multitasking

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.

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