Private Equity Managing Associate

Overview

In this role you will lead private equity deals within a top-tier corporate practice, coordinating transactions and guiding junior team members. You will work closely with clients and other specialists, shaping deal strategy and documentation. The position sits in a collaborative private equity team that balances office and remote work, with opportunities for early responsibility and development. You join a growth-focused firm that values diversity, client service, and cross-border excellence.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• life assurance
• private health and dental care
• flexible benefits including gym discount and retail vouchers
• tech, cycle and electric car schemes
• one day volunteering per year

Responsibilities

• Project management and deal coordination, leading transactions
• Preparation and drafting of main transaction documents
• Negotiation of transaction documents and providing commercially minded legal advice
• Liaison with clients, specialist lawyers and service providers
• Developing internal and external networks
• Supervision and mentoring of junior team members
• Building strong client and peer relationships
• Involvement in business development and profile-raising events
• Hybrid working arrangement discussions during application process

Key requirements

• Qualified lawyer with private equity and M&A experience
• Demonstrable keen interest in corporate private equity
• Excellent academic background
• Experience as lead associate on private equity transactions
• Experience working on cross-border transactions including management of local counsel preferred
• Ability to acquire, consolidate and apply up-to-date knowledge of the law
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal communication skills with clients
• Organised and able to work to strict deadlines
• Resilient under pressure
• Cooperative and collaborative
• Professional and proactive demeanor
• Understanding of the Firm’s market position

• Cooperative and collaborative approach
• Excellent verbal communication
• Strong organization and time management
• Private equity knowledge
• M&A, cross-border transaction experience
• Legal drafting and negotiation

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