At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team advising on high-profile private equity transactions globally.
- Company: One of the largest international law firms, known for its inclusive and collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, hybrid working options, and continuous professional development.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and exposure to complex, high-value matters.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of market-leading deals and make a real impact in the legal field.
- Qualifications: Strong private equity experience and excellent communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
We are one of the largest international law firms in the world, with over 30 offices across the globe. We strive to exceed the expectations of our clients by providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, combining global standards with in-depth local expertise. Our firm, work, and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages, offering clients a truly international perspective.
The role of our growing global Private Equity group lies at the heart of the Firm's business strategy in London, offering unparalleled opportunities to work on high-profile and market-leading mandates. The group advises a wide variety of financial sponsors, including leading international private equity houses, infrastructure and other investment funds, banks, and other financial institutions, as well as their portfolio companies and management teams.
Our global team is best known for our capacity to lead on PE transactions of any nature and anywhere in the world. We continue to be recognised by leading industry bodies for our market-leading work, with some of the largest global PE houses choosing to repeatedly work with us.
As a Senior Associate in our leading practice, you will work at the forefront of the market across a diverse range of deals, advising on all aspects of private equity transactions, including:
- Investments, whether by way of private acquisitions, public company takeovers, minority investments, or joint ventures.
- Exits, whether by way of trade sale, IPO, or dual track.
- Ongoing work for portfolio companies, including add-on acquisitions, asset sales, refinancing, and restructurings.
Your responsibilities will include being an integral member of the deal team on transactions, leading key workstreams on large transactions, and potentially running smaller transactions. You will draft legal documents clearly and concisely, creating solutions using legal knowledge and commercial judgement to advise and support leading multi-national corporates.
You will have strong extensive relevant Private Equity transactional experience as a Senior Associate lawyer, probably gained at a City firm or at an overseas common law practice with a highly regarded profile. You should demonstrate strong communication and analytical skills along with a high level of commercial awareness.
This role follows our 'balanced' hybrid working approach, and you will have access to a broad range of benefits to support you across many aspects of your personal and professional life.
At Clifford Chance, we are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally, regardless of their background. We aim to deliver equality of opportunity, aspiration, and experience to everyone who works in our firm.
Private Equity Senior Associate employer: Clifford Chance
Clifford Chance is an exceptional employer that champions inclusivity and diversity, making it a vibrant place to work for the Business Development & Marketing Manager role. With a strong commitment to employee growth, a supportive hybrid working environment, and a broad range of benefits tailored to enhance both personal and professional lives, the firm fosters a collaborative culture where every team member can thrive. Joining Clifford Chance means being part of a global network that values innovative thinking and provides opportunities to engage with high-profile clients across various sectors.
