Private Equity September 2026 NQ Lawyer - Elite US Law Firm

SSQ; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London seeks a September 2026 NQ to join its Private Equity practice. This role involves working on sponsor-led M&A transactions and leveraging a strong academic background from a top-tier law firm. Excellent qualifications and a proven track record are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Proven track record with experience in private equity.
• Must have trained at a top tier UK or US law firm.

Responsibilities

• Join the Private Equity practice focusing on sponsor-led M&A work.
• Handle leveraged buyouts, take-privates, and minority investments.

Education

Excellent academics

Job description

This elite US law firm is looking for a September 2026 NQ to join its top tier Private Equity practice in London.

This team offer the best sponsor-led M&A work on the market. They work across the full spectrum of private equity clients and the practice handles leveraged buyouts on the buy and sell-side, take-privates, and minority investments in multiple jurisdictions. They continue to grow and invest at all levels, including having made some recent high-profile partner hires.

Excellent academics and a proven track record are pre-requisites and you must be coming from a top tier UK or US law firm.

For further information, please contact Danielle Daquino on [e-mail].