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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
Candidate profile