Private Equity Senior Associate — Corporate, London

Join a global corporate team focused on private equity and related M&A work. The group handles a broad range of private equity matters including buyouts, GP-led transactions, secondaries, co-investments and joint ventures for private equity houses, institutional investors and corporates across multiple sectors.

The role is based in London with a hybrid working approach (up to c.40% remote) and a 35-hour week as standard, with additional hours as required. The team offers structured training, development and exposure to complex transactions within a collaborative environment.

Day‑to‑day responsibilities include leading and supporting private equity transactions, drafting and negotiating equity and corporate documents, managing project timelines and budgets, and developing client relationships while contributing to firmwide initiatives.

• Qualified solicitor with approximately 5–10 years' post‑qualification experience in private equity or corporate/M&A.
• Proven experience on private equity transactions, including drafting and negotiating equity documents (investment agreements, articles of association) and related corporate documentation.
• Excellent drafting and commercial awareness; strong project management and client‑facing skills.
• High attention to detail, ability to work to tight deadlines, and commitment to time recording and budget awareness.