Private Equity Associate

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Private Equity Associate to join our client, a prestigious law firm in London. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years PQE at a similar top-tier law firm in the UK, with a strong background in private equity transactions. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile, complex deals with leading private equity sponsors and global institutional investors., * Advising clients on a broad range of private equity transactions, including buyouts, investments, exits, and restructurings.

• Supporting partners and senior associates in structuring and negotiating deal terms and agreements.

• Drafting and reviewing transaction documentation, including shareholder agreements, investment agreements, and corporate governance documents.

• Managing due diligence processes and liaising with clients, counterparties, and other professional advisors.

• Providing strategic advice to clients on legal and commercial risks associated with private equity transactions.

• Staying up to date with legal and regulatory developments in the private equity market.

• 3+ years PQE from a top-tier UK law firm with a focus on private equity or corporate transactions.

• Strong academic background with excellent academic qualifications from a leading university or law school.

• Proven experience advising on private equity deals, with the ability to handle complex transactions independently or as part of a team.

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships, providing pragmatic and commercially astute legal advice.

• Team player with a proactive approach and strong organizational skills., * Private Equity: 3 years (required)

• Bereavement leave

• Childcare

• Company pension

• Cycle to work scheme

• Employee discount

• Employee mentoring programme

• Enhanced maternity leave, * A dynamic and supportive working environment at one of London’s leading law firms.

• The opportunity to work on market-leading private equity transactions with high-profile clients.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package. (£120,000 – £180,000 DOE)

• Clear career progression opportunities within the firm, Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £120,000.00-£180,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

• Performance bonus

• Quarterly bonus

• Signing bonus

• Yearly bonus

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave

• Childcare

• Company pension

• Cycle to work scheme

• Employee discount

• Employee mentoring programme

• Enhanced maternity leave

• Enhanced paternity leave

• Free fitness classes

• Free or subsidised travel

• Gym membership

• Health & wellbeing programme

• Life insurance

• On-site gym

• Paid volunteer time

• Private dental insurance

• Private medical insurance

• Profit sharing

• Referral programme

• Relocation assistance

• Sabbatical

• Sick pay

• Transport links

• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Wicker Hamilton

35 New Broad Street, London EC2M

Permanent, Full-time, 35 New Broad Street, London EC2M