Silver Circle Firm | London
A leading Silver Circle firm is seeking to hire a talented Corporate Private Equity Senior Associate into its London team as part of strategic growth within its highly respected corporate practice.
You will join a top‑tier platform known for:
* Advising major financial sponsors, institutional investors and corporates on sophisticated, high‑value transactions
* Acting on complex cross‑border acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and restructurings, often involving multiple jurisdictions
* Deep expertise across both private equity and infrastructure‑driven M&A, supporting investors active in energy, digital assets, transport and other strategic sectors
* Providing commercially focused, solutions‑driven advice directly to deal teams and senior stakeholders
* Seamless collaboration with colleagues across Corporate, Finance, Funds, Tax and sector groups on premium mandates
* Offering associates early responsibility, direct client exposure, and opportunities for international work
This is a team operating at the top end of the private capital and corporate M&A market, handling transactions where judgement, strategic insight, and commerciality are essential.
The Role
You will advise on a broad range of high‑value corporate and private equity matters, including:
* Buyouts, minority and growth capital investments, bolt‑ons and portfolio company work
* Cross‑border M&A, joint ventures and complex multi‑jurisdictional structuring
* Advising major private capital investors on acquisitions, exits and strategic partnerships
* Corporate governance and ongoing advisory support for portfolio leadership teams
* Business development, client relationship engagement and helping shape the future of the practice
About You
The team is open to outstanding candidates from diverse top‑tier backgrounds, including:
* UK‑qualified lawyers with 4–8 PQE, OR
* Australian and New Zealand lawyers with 6–10 PQE, taking into account the typical two‑year PQE discount applied on London moves from the region
* Experience gained from a well‑regarded corporate, private equity, or M&A practice
* Excellent drafting, analytical and client‑facing skills
* Commercial, proactive, and comfortable managing complex workstreams
* A collaborative mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced international environment
Why This Role?
This is an opportunity to join an elite private equity and corporate practice with:
* Exceptional partner exposure
* A sophisticated international client base
* High‑end deals and consistent cross‑border work
* Genuine long‑term career development and early progression opportunities
* A collaborative, commercially minded, high‑performance culture
Contact
For a confidential discussion, please contact James Cockerill at Taylor Root:
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