Associate / Senior Associate - Corporate (Private Equity) Lawyer

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A leading Silver Circle firm is seeking to hire a talented Corporate Private Equity Senior Associate into its London team as part of strategic growth within its highly respected corporate practice. You will join a top‑tier platform known for:
Advising major financial sponsors, institutional investors and corporates on sophisticated, high‑value transactions Acting on complex cross‑border acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and restructurings, often involving multiple jurisdictions Deep expertise across both private equity and infrastructure‑driven M&A, supporting investors active in energy, digital assets, transport and other strategic sectors Providing commercially focused, solutions‑driven advice directly to deal teams and senior stakeholders Seamless collaboration with colleagues across Corporate, Finance, Funds, Tax and sector groups on premium mandates Offering associates early responsibility, direct client exposure, and opportunities for international work
This is a team operating at the top end of the private capital and corporate M&A market, handling transactions where judgement, strategic insight, and commerciality are essential. The Role You will advise on a broad range of high‑value corporate and private equity matters, including:
Buyouts, minority and growth capital investments, bolt‑ons and portfolio company work Cross‑border M&A, joint ventures and complex multi‑jurisdictional structuring Advising major private capital investors on acquisitions, exits and strategic partnerships Corporate governance and ongoing advisory support for portfolio leadership teams Business development, client relationship engagement and helping shape the future of the practice
About You The team is open to outstanding candidates from diverse top‑tier backgrounds, including:
UK‑qualified lawyers with 4–8 PQE, OR Australian and New Zealand lawyers with 6–10 PQE, taking into account the typical two‑year PQE discount applied on London moves from the region Experience gained from a well‑regarded corporate, private equity, or M&A practice Excellent drafting, analytical and client‑facing skills Commercial, proactive, and comfortable managing complex workstreams A collaborative mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced international environment
Why This Role? This is an opportunity to join an elite private equity and corporate practice with:
Exceptional partner exposure A sophisticated international client base High‑end deals and consistent cross‑border work Genuine long‑term career development and early progression opportunities A collaborative, commercially minded, high‑performance culture
Contact For a confidential discussion, please contact James Cockerill at Taylor Root: #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Location:
Greater London
Job Type:
FullTime

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