PRIVATE EQUITY SEPTEMBER 2026 NQ – US FIRM

EJ Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

EJ Legal is seeking to recruit a September 2026 NQ Associate into its highly regarded Private Equity team. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a top-tier US platform, advising leading private equity sponsors and financial investors on complex and high-value transactions. Ideal candidates will have experience in private equity or significant corporate/M&A exposure while currently training at a leading UK or US law firm.

Qualifications

• Due to qualify in England & Wales in September 2026.
• Currently training at a leading UK or US law firm.
• Exposure to private equity transactions through a dedicated seat.

Responsibilities

• Join a top-tier US platform advising leading private equity sponsors.
• Support on high-value, complex transactions.
• Engage in cross-border deal advisory.

Job description

One of the leading US law firms in London is seeking to recruit a September 2026 NQ Associate into its highly regarded Private Equity team.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a top-tier US platform advising leading private equity sponsors, portfolio companies and financial investors on high-value, complex and often cross-border transactions.

Applicants should be due to qualify in England & Wales in September 2026 and currently training at a leading UK or US law firm. Candidates will ideally have gained exposure to private equity transactions through a dedicated private equity seat or a broader corporate/M&A seat with significant sponsor-side experience.

For a confidential discussion and further details, please get in touch.