Private Equity Associate — Cross-Border & Growth Capital

Vasto Legal Recruitment Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vasto Legal Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Corporate Private Equity Associate for an international law firm in Bristol. The role targets mid-level associates with 3-6 PQE to work on cross-border private equity transactions from the Bristol office, focusing on London and international matters.

The team handles buyouts, growth capital, exits, and bolt-ons across the UK and Europe, collaborating with sponsors, portfolio companies and management teams.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years’ post-qualified experience in private equity at a leading City, national or international law firm.
• Experience acting for sponsors, management teams or portfolio companies on private equity transactions.
• Exposure to cross-border, growth capital or special situations deals would be an advantage.
• Strong drafting skills and the ability to manage workstreams on complex, multi-party transactions.

Responsibilities

• Advise on private equity transactions including buyouts, investments, exits and bolt-ons.
• Collaborate with sponsors, portfolio companies and management teams on complex deals.
• Handle cross-border deals with partners in London and Europe.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents for multi-party transactions.

Skills

Private equity

Cross-border deals

Drafting skills

Workstream management

Job description

Vasto Legal Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Corporate Private Equity Associate for an international law firm in Bristol. The role targets mid-level associates with 3-6 PQE to work on cross-border private equity transactions from the Bristol office, focusing on London and international matters.

The team handles buyouts, growth capital, exits, and bolt-ons across the UK and Europe, collaborating with sponsors, portfolio companies and management teams.