Private Equity Solicitor 3-5PQE

Michael Page (UK); Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm is looking for Associates to join its prestigious Private Equity team in London. The role offers unparalleled exposure to complex transactions, including private acquisitions and multi-jurisdictional deals. Successful candidates will have strong backgrounds in private equity or M&A, with exceptional analytical and commercial skills. Ongoing training and a dynamic environment for career development are promised, along with close contact with top-tier financial sponsors.

Benefits

High profile deal exposure

Structured training and career development

Collaborative work environment

International opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing workstreams on complex corporate transactions.
• Strong client-focused approach and interest in business development.

Responsibilities

• Advise on private acquisitions, public takeovers, and joint ventures.
• Lead workstreams on major deals and manage smaller matters independently.
• Collaborate with multi-jurisdictional teams on complex transactions.

Skills

Strong private equity or high end M&A experience

Excellent drafting skills

Analytical skills

Commercial skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Qualified in England and Wales or another common law jurisdiction

Job description

• Exposure to premium private equity mandates
• Opportunity to work within a top tier global platform

About Our Client

Our client is a preeminent global law firm with a Band 1 ranked Private Equity practice, consistently recognised for its leadership in complex cross border buyouts and strategic investments. The firm's international platform spans Europe, the US, Asia and the Middle East, supported by over 700 private equity lawyers and the largest integrated global coverage of any single firm.

The London team operates at the hub of the firm's private equity offering and has an outstanding track record acting for top tier financial sponsors on high profile mandates across multiple sectors and jurisdictions. Recent deals have included significant investments, high value strategic exits and complex multi party transactions across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The practice continues to receive major industry awards for its market leading work and depth of expertise.

Job Description

The Private Equity team sits at the centre of the firm's global Corporate practice and offers unparalleled exposure to market leading mandates. Associates work with a wide range of financial sponsors including international private equity houses, infrastructure funds, sovereign investors, banks and other financial institutions, as well as portfolio companies and management teams.

You will advise on a full spectrum of private equity matters including:

• Private acquisitions, public takeovers, minority investments and joint ventures
• Exits via trade sale, IPO or dual track
• Ongoing portfolio company work including add on acquisitions, asset sales, refinancings and restructurings
• High value and often multi jurisdictional transactions requiring close collaboration with colleagues across acquisition finance, capital markets, funds, regulatory and other practices

Associates play an integral role on transactions, leading key workstreams on major deals and running smaller matters independently. The work is varied, strategic and commercially focused, with regular exposure to matters that feature in the business press.

The Successful Applicant

• Strong private equity or high end M&A experience from a leading City or international firm
• Excellent drafting, analytical and commercial skills
• A track record of managing workstreams on complex corporate transactions
• Qualified in England and Wales or another common law jurisdiction
• Experience collaborating with multi jurisdictional teamsStrong communication skills and a client focused approach
• An interest in business development, client relationship building and thought leadership

What's on Offer

• High profile deal exposure across a broad range of geographies and sectors
• Close client contact and the opportunity to build lasting relationships with leading financial sponsors
• Structured training, career development and support from a world class corporate team
• A dynamic, collaborative environment offering long term progression and international opportunities