Senior Private Equity Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking a Senior Private Equity Solicitor to join its team in Edinburgh. The successful candidate will provide strategic legal advice, manage complex transactions, and contribute to the firm's growth. This role offers competitive salary, career progression, and the chance to work with high-profile clients in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunity to work on high-profile deals

Career progression in a supportive environment

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in private equity.
• Expertise in complex private equity transactions.
• Established network in the private equity sector.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing private equity transactions including M&A.
• Providing legal counsel across various sectors.
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Client-focused approach

Mentoring

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales

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Senior Private Equity Solicitor, Edinburgh

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Private Equity Solicitor

Location: Edinburgh, UK

Department: Private Equity

About the Firm

A leading UK law firm with a strong reputation in the private equity sector is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Private Equity Solicitor to join its Edinburgh team. Known for its commitment to exceptional client relationships and innovative legal solutions, the firm supports clients in achieving their business objectives.

The Opportunity

The Senior Private Equity Solicitor will provide high-quality, strategic advice to clients, manage complex transactions, and contribute to the growth of the firm's private equity team in Edinburgh. This role offers the chance to work on challenging projects with high-profile clients within a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and managing private equity transactions, including M&A, management buyouts, and growth capital investments.
• Providing legal counsel across various sectors.
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Mentoring junior team members.
• Collaborating across departments to deliver comprehensive solutions.
• Contributing to business development and firm growth strategies.

Key Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with 6+ years of experience in private equity.
• Expertise in complex private equity transactions.
• Established network in the private equity sector.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Commercial acumen and client-focused approach.
• Team-oriented with mentoring skills.

What the Firm Offers

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile deals.
• Career progression in a supportive environment.
• Ongoing professional development.

This role is ideal for a proactive, commercially-minded solicitor seeking a new challenge. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and join a team that values innovation and excellence.