Associate – Private Equity

Overview

In this role you will support a top-tier private equity practice within Freshfields’ GMAC group, handling cross-border and complex transactions for financial sponsor clients. You will work closely with a global network of lawyers, contributing to large M&A deals, carve-outs, co-investments and restructurings while developing your capabilities. The role combines client-facing business development with rigorous legal work and increasing responsibility. You will join a leading, globally-ranked team that emphasizes training, mobility, and long-term progression. You will help shape deal execution and cross-border collaboration on high-stakes transactions.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad mix of large, cross-border corporate transactions for private equity and financial sponsor clients
• Contribute to deals across a wide range of market sectors and structure types
• Participate in business development initiatives with financial sponsor clients
• Collaborate with international colleagues on cross-border matters and supervision of junior lawyers
• Support client service delivery with strong technical and commercial judgement

Key requirements

• At least 2 years post-qualification experience as a solicitor in England & Wales, or equivalent common law qualification with strong academic record
• Corporate and private equity experience at a leading firm, including cross-border transactions
• Excellent technical legal skills and strong commercial judgement
• Ability to work effectively in a team and supervise junior lawyers
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Willingness to take on responsibility and manage a heavy workload
• Commitment to delivering excellent client service
• Proactive involvement in business development and knowledge management

• clear and effective communicator
• team player
• proactive in business development
• private equity experience
• cross-border transactional experience
• corporate law

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