At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a leading law firm and work on high-profile corporate private equity cases.
- Company: Renowned international law firm with a strong reputation in corporate law.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent career progression, and direct client interaction.
- Other info: Opportunity for significant responsibility and partner mentorship.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience and make an impact in a dynamic legal environment.
- Qualifications: 2-6 years PQE in corporate law with a focus on private equity.
Corporate Private Equity Solicitor | 2–6 PQE | London
We’re working with a leading international law firm looking to grow its Corporate Private Equity team in London.
This is a great opportunity to work on headline matters within a growing practice, with plenty of partner contact, client exposure and responsibility.
Candidate requirements:
- Approximately 2–6 years’ PQE in corporate law
- Strong private equity and private M&A experience
- Experience gained at a leading City, international or US law firm
- Confidence drafting and negotiating key transaction documents
- Experience managing deal workstreams and working directly with clients
- Strong technical ability, commercial judgement and attention to detail
- A collaborative and proactive approach
The role will involve:
- Leveraged buyouts, acquisitions and disposals
- Private M&A and cross-border transactions
- Minority and growth investments
- Co-investments, joint ventures and structured equity arrangements
- Management incentive plans
- Drafting and negotiating SPAs, shareholders’ agreements and other key transaction documents
- Coordinating international and multidisciplinary deal teams
This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious and highly regarded team, offering sophisticated international work, strong development prospects and competitive remuneration.
If this has caught your interest, I’d love to hear from you. You can apply via the link or contact me directly at pascale@rutherfordsearch.com or WhatsApp on +44 7452 337302.
Corporate Private Equity Solicitor | 2–6 PQE | London employer: Rutherford
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