Private Equity Associate - US Firm - 2-5 PQE

Rutherford Search; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious US law firm is seeking a mid-level Private Equity Associate to join their London team. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile, complex transactions with experienced lawyers, while fostering career growth in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong legal expertise and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in private equity transactions.
• Strong academic and training background is required.
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks and working well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice to private equity clients on cross-border transactions.
• Manage and coordinate all aspects of deals from start to finish.
• Conduct due diligence and draft key transaction documents.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Management of multiple tasks

Education

Qualified solicitor (E&W)

Strong academic background

Job description

Our Client

Our client, a highly ranked elite US law firm, is seeking a mid-level Private Equity Associate to join their well-established London team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile, cross-border transactions with a group of experienced lawyers in a supportive, collaborative environment. The firm places a strong emphasis on professional development, offering a clear path for growth while handling complex deals for top-tier clients. For exceptional candidates, this represents a unique chance to advance your career with one of the most respected brands in the global legal market.

The Role

You will be advising private equity houses and financial sponsors on high-profile transactions, working closely with partners and colleagues across different areas of law. You’ll gain exposure to a broad range of complex deals and play a key role in shaping client relationships. This is a great chance to build both your legal expertise and your sector knowledge while taking on real responsibility early in your career.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide strategic legal advice to private equity clients on cross-border transactions

• Manage and coordinate all aspects of deals from start to finish

• Conduct due diligence and draft key transaction documents

• Identify and pursue business development opportunities

• Build and maintain strong client relationships

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor (E&W) with 2-5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in private equity transactions

• Strong academic and training background

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Comfortable managing multiple tasks and working under pressure

For more information about this position, please get in touch with Luzaan De Wit.
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