Private Equity/M&A Associate 3-5 PQE

Medlock Partners

London

On-site

GBP 80,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Top-of-market US salary and bonus structure

Significant responsibility from day one

Collegiate and international environment

Job summary

An elite US law firm in London seeks a Private Equity & M&A Associate (3-5 PQE) to join its corporate team. This role involves navigating complex cross-border transactions and working closely with leading partners on high-profile deals. Candidates should have a strong background in private equity and M&A, alongside a proactive and commercially-minded approach. With a top market salary and significant responsibility from day one, this is a prime opportunity for career advancement.

Qualifications

Strong background in private equity and M&A.
Experience at a top-tier firm (UK or international).
Proactive and commercially minded.

Responsibilities

Work on complex and high-value cross-border transactions.
Advise sponsors, portfolio companies, and institutional investors.
Take hands-on role on headline deals.

Skills

Private equity

M&A

Cross-border transactions

Education

Excellent academic track record

3-5 years PQE

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Medlock Partners

Senior Consultant - Executive Search for Law Firms (Corporate, Commercial and Finance)

Private Equity & M&A Associate – 3–5 PQE

Elite US Firm | London | Complex Cross-Border Transactions | £Top of Market

An elite US law firm in London is seeking a high-calibre Private Equity & M&A Associate (3–5 PQE) to join its market-leading corporate team. This is a rare opportunity to operate at the sharp end of premium international deal work, acting for major global sponsors, corporates, and financial institutions on sophisticated and high-value transactions.

The Role

You will be exposed to a wide variety of complex and cross-border transactions, including:

Private equity buyouts, co-investments and exits
High-end public and private M&A
Strategic investments, carve-outs and joint ventures
Advising sponsors, portfolio companies and institutional investors across multiple sectors

You will work closely with renowned partners and take a hands-on role on headline deals with global significance.

Candidate Profile

3–5 years’ post-qualification experience gained at a top-tier firm (UK or international)
Strong background in private equity and M&A with exposure to cross-border work
Excellent academic track record and technical skill set
Proactive, commercially minded and able to work as part of a lean, high-performing team

Why Apply?

Access to some of the most complex and high-profile private equity deals in the market
Lean deal teams and significant responsibility from day one
Top-of-market US salary and bonus structure
Collegiate and international environment with strong partner mentorship

This is a compelling role for someone looking to step into a global platform and accelerate their career.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Associate

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Legal
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting and Law Practice

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