Corporate Solicitor – Private Equity Associate (4–6 PQE)

We are working with a leading transatlantic law firm on the hire of a 4–6 PQE Corporate / Private Equity associate into its London Private Equity practice.

The role sits within a team that advises UK, European and US private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies on cross-border M&A, platform acquisitions, bolt-ons, minority investments, recapitalisations and exits. The practice is closely integrated with a US headquarters and wider US corporate platform, resulting in regular involvement on transactions with a US dimension.

The practice

The team has a strong concentration in private equity transactions across financial services, insurance, technology, healthcare and asset management. Matters frequently involve complex structuring, regulatory considerations and sponsor-driven execution timetables.

Associates work directly with a core group of private equity partners covering sponsor buyouts, carve-outs, acquisition mandates, recapitalisations and minority investments. Deal teams are intentionally lean, with associates taking an active role in transaction management and sponsor interaction.

Clients and work

The practice acts for a mix of established global sponsors and first-time or emerging funds, including US-backed managers investing into the UK and Europe. Work is repeat-driven and typically spans the full private equity lifecycle, providing continuity across investments rather than one-off mandates.

What sets the role apart

• A fully integrated US–UK private equity platform, rather than a referral-based model
• Direct exposure to sponsors and senior decision-makers
• Lean, partner-led deal teams with meaningful associate responsibility
• Consistent cross-border work and US-style transaction exposure
• Clear progression within a growing London corporate practice, with partnership a realistic long-term outcome for the right profile

Candidate profile

• 4–6 years’ PQE in corporate / private equity
• Experience acting for private equity sponsors or on sponsor-led transactions
• Comfortable working on cross-border matters and with US deal dynamics
• Seeking increased responsibility and closer partner access