Private Equity M&A Counsel (6-8 PQE)

Taylor Root; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An elite US law firm in London is looking for an experienced Private Equity M&A Counsel with 6-8 years PQE. This role offers a competitive Cravath scale salary and a clear pathway to partnership. The successful candidate will have a strong background in private equity and M&A, leading transactions and managing client relationships within a supportive team culture. Exceptional benefits and career development opportunities are also part of the package.

Benefits

Cravath scale salary

Generous bonus structure

Supportive team culture

Long-term career development

Exceptional benefits

Qualifications

• 6-8 years post-qualification experience in private equity and M&A.
• Qualified at a Magic Circle or elite US City law firm.
• Example of leading transactions and managing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead deal teams on complex, high-value transactions.
• Advise financial institutions and energy sector clients.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders on strategic transactions.

Skills

Private equity experience

M&A experience

Client relationship management

Leadership skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Strong academic credentials

Job description

Overview

Private Equity M&A Counsel - 6-8 PQE

Elite US Law Firm – London

Cravath Scale Salary + Pathway to Partnership

Our client, an elite US City law firm, is seeking to recruit a Private Equity M&A Counsel (6-8 PQE) into its leading Private Equity M&A practice in London. This is a standout opportunity for an experienced associate or counsel to join a top-tier transactional team offering a clear pathway to partnership.

The firm advises on complex, high-value cross-border transactions for sophisticated financial institutions, investment banks, private equity sponsors, and energy sector clients. The successful candidate will have a strong track record in private equity and M&A, with experience leading deal teams and managing client relationships.

You will be joining a high-performing team with access to some of the most significant mandates in the market. The role offers early leadership opportunities, strategic involvement in transactions, and the chance to work closely with senior stakeholders across the firm.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified Solicitor with 6-8 years' post-qualification and strong experience in private equity and M&A
• Trained at a Magic Circle or elite US City law firm
• Strong academic credentials and excellent communication skills
• Proven ability to lead transactions and manage client relationships
• Experience advising energy clients or sophisticated financial institutions such as investment banks, institutional lenders, and other major investors is essential

What’s on Offer

• Cravath scale salary and generous bonus structure
• High-profile international mandates and complex deal work
• Clear pathway to partnership
• Supportive team culture and long-term career development
• Exceptional benefits and global platform

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