Private Equity Associate

Private Equity Associate

Full-Time 50000 - 70000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Join an elite US firm and shape the Private Equity practice from the ground up.
  • Company: Prestigious US law firm with a strong corporate practice.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent support, and real responsibility early in your career.
  • Other info: Collaborative team environment with opportunities for rapid career advancement.
  • Why this job: Be part of a growth story and make a significant impact in Private Equity.
  • Qualifications: 1-5PQE in corporate law and a passion for Private Equity.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.

A rare opportunity to join the corporate practice of an elite US firm as it builds out its Private Equity offering with five associate roles open across 1–5PQE. This is a genuine growth story, and early joiners will help shape the platform rather than inherit one already built.

The team sits within a well-established, well-resourced corporate practice with strong partner support and a genuinely lean structure meaning associates are trusted with real responsibility well ahead of their PQE level, rather than waiting years for exposure.

About the team:

  • Sits within a wider corporate group of 12 partners and c.30 associates

Private Equity Associate employer: Buchanan

Join a leading international firm in London as an Equity Capital Markets Associate, where you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that prioritises genuine sector specialism and high-value deal flow. With no formal billable hours target and opportunities for significant bonuses, you will benefit from direct access to senior expertise and a supportive environment that fosters employee growth and development in the life sciences and biotech sectors.

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Contact Details:

Buchanan Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Private Equity Associate

Corporate Law
Private Equity
Legal Research
Contract Negotiation
Due Diligence
Client Management
Analytical Skills