Private Equity Transactions Associate

Sonder Consultants; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonder Consultants is seeking a qualified UK private equity solicitor to join its London Private Equity Transactions practice. You will advise leading sponsors, funds and portfolio companies on a broad range of complex sponsor-led transactions, with exposure to LBOs, acquisitions and cross-border matters.

The role offers the chance to work with top-tier clients in a fast-paced, high-value environment and develop your career within a market-leading team.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years PQE at a leading UK, US or international law firm.
• Experience advising on private equity transactions, including LBOs, acquisitions, disposals.
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• Experience managing transactions and working with sponsors and sophisticated clients.
• England & Wales qualified, or equivalent qualification with relevant UK PE experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise sponsors, investment funds and portfolio companies on private equity transactions.
• Work on leveraged buyouts, acquisitions, disposals and other sponsor-led mandates.

Skills

Private equity deals

Drafting & negotiating

Client relationship mgmt

Team coordination

Cross-border deals

Education

England & Wales qualified

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Private Equity Transactions practice of a leading international law firm in London.

Working as part of a highly regarded private equity team, you'll advise leading sponsors, investment funds and portfolio companies on a broad range of complex transactions. The role offers exposure to leveraged buyouts, acquisitions and disposals, management equity, portfolio company matters and other sponsor-led transactions, with the opportunity to work on high-value domestic and cross-border mandates.

Requirements

• 3–7 years' PQE gained at a leading UK, US or international law firm.
• Experience advising on private equity transactions, including leveraged buyouts, acquisitions, disposals, investments and portfolio company matters.
• Strong technical ability with excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• Experience managing transactions and working directly with sponsors and other sophisticated clients in a fast-paced environment.
• England & Wales qualified, or equivalent qualification with relevant UK private equity experience.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a market-leading private equity practice, work on sophisticated sponsor-led transactions and build your career within a team offering excellent development and long-term progression.