Senior Private Equity Associate – 5–7 PQE
Top-Tier International Firm | Market-Leading PE Practice | London
An elite international law firm is seeking a Senior Associate (5–7 PQE) to join its highly regarded Private Equity team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to work on premium cross-border transactions for blue-chip clients, private equity sponsors, and portfolio companies across multiple sectors.
The Role
You will:
* Advise leading domestic and international private equity clients on complex buyouts, investments, exits, and restructurings
* Take a lead role on transactions, managing deal execution and junior teams
* Collaborate closely with specialists across the firm on multi-disciplinary matters
* Play an active role in client relationship development and business generation
About You
You will likely be:
* 5–7 years' PQE with solid experience in private equity M&A
* Qualified in England & Wales or a similar common law jurisdiction
* Experienced in leading and managing deals end-to-end
* Commercially savvy, highly organised, and a natural communicator
* Ambitious, collaborative and ready to step into a leadership role within the team
Why Join?
* Work within one of the most respected private equity teams in the market
* Gain exposure to high-profile international deals and tier-1 clients
* Benefit from a genuinely supportive, inclusive and high-performance culture
* Competitive compensation, career development and a flexible hybrid mode