Private Equity Lawyer 2-4pqe

Ll Jnorth; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ll Jnorth, a major UK/international law firm, invites applications for a private equity lawyer with 2-4 pqe to join the Private Equity practice within Corporate and Finance. The role covers private M&A, joint ventures, co-investments, secondaries and LBOs.

The candidate should have strong experience with investment agreements and articles of association, plus excellent drafting, communication and teamwork. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 2-4 pqe with a private equity focus
• Strong academic background and excellent drafting skills
• Outstanding technical skills and client relationship building abilities

Responsibilities

• Handle equity documents (investment agreements and articles of association) on private equity deals
• Contribute to private equity, joint ventures, co-investments and related M&A work
• Build relationships with clients and colleagues; work well in a team

Skills

Private equity

Corporate/M&A

Job description

THE FIRM

A major law UK/international law firm.

THE ROLE

A private equity lawyer with 2-4pqe is sought to join the Private Equity practice area which sits within the corporate and finance practice group and covers the full range of Private Equity and Corporate/M&A work.

The team has broad experience of corporate and funds transactions, with particular focus on private M&A, joint ventures, co-investments, secondaries, GP-led transactions and leveraged buy-outs.

The team acts for both private equity houses, institutional investors and corporates across a range of sectors.

The firm is happy to consider agile and flexible working patterns.

ABOUT YOU

A first rate corporate lawyer with 2-4pqe who has a focus on private equity.

It is essential that the candidate has good experience with equity documents (investment agreements and articles of association) on private equity deals, along with a strong academic background, excellent written communication and drafting skills. The successful candidate will also have outstanding technical skills, together with the ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues and work well in a team.

In return, the firm offers excellent training and development, a superb working environment together with a competitive salary and benefits package.