Associate

Associate – Private Equity, Frankfurt

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Join a global private equity practice in Frankfurt working on full-cycle PE transactions. You will be embedded in deal teams advising on acquisitions, disposals, buy-and-build and portfolio-company matters from initial structuring through to closing.

The role offers early responsibility on high‑value, cross‑border matters and close collaboration with investment banks, sponsors and other advisers. There are flexible career paths including a traditional transaction-focused associate role or a portfolio‑company focus with more predictable hours and part‑time options.

The team emphasises mentorship, international secondee opportunities and a supportive culture with market‑competitive remuneration and wellbeing benefits.

  • Qualified lawyer in Germany (Rechtsanwältin/Rechtsanwalt) or equivalent qualification
  • Experience or strong interest in private equity and M&A/transactional work
  • Excellent English language skills; German business proficiency
  • Commercial mindset, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and teamwork orientation
  • Available for flexible working arrangements, including part‑time where applicable

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