Associate – Corporate (Private Equity) Lawyer
Corporate Private Equity Associate (2-4 PQE)
A leading international firm is seeking to hire a Corporate Private Equity Associate into its London team as part of strategic growth.
You will join a market‑leading practice known for:
- Advising major private equity sponsors, financial investors and portfolio companies on complex, high‑value transactions
- Acting on sophisticated cross‑border acquisitions, disposals, carve‑outs and joint ventures
- Providing commercially grounded, sector‑aware advice directly to deal teams and senior stakeholders
- Working seamlessly with colleagues across Corporate, Funds, Finance and Tax on premium mandates
- Offering associates early responsibility, direct client exposure, and opportunities for secondments and global mobility
This is a team operating at the top end of the private equity market, handling strategically significant matters where precision, judgement and commercial awareness are paramount.
The Role
You will advise on a broad range of high‑value private equity matters, including:
- Buyouts, minority investments, bolt‑ons and portfolio company work
- Cross‑border M&A and complex multi‑jurisdictional structuring
- Execution support on transactions for major PE sponsors and financial investors
- Ongoing corporate advisory work for portfolio leadership teams
- Business development, client relationship building and contributing to the growth of the practice
About You
- UK‑qualified solicitor (2-4 PQE) with strong academic credentials
- Experience gained from a well‑regarded corporate or private equity practice
- Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills
- Commercial, proactive and comfortable with client contact from an early stage
- Strong team player with high professional standards and a desire to develop
- Confident operating in a fast‑paced, international transactional environment
Why This Role?
This is an opportunity to join an elite private equity practice with:
- Exceptional partner exposure
- A sophisticated international client base
- High‑end deals and consistent cross‑border work
- Genuine long‑term career development
- A supportive, high‑performing team culture
Contact
For a confidential discussion, please contact James Cockerill at Taylor Root:
📧 jamescockerill@taylorroot.com
💬 Or send a direct message on LinkedIn.
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