In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supporting on major private equity transactions with international sponsors.
• Drafting, negotiating, and advising on SPAs, shareholders’ agreements, management incentive arrangements, and all ancillary deal documentation.
• Taking ownership of workstreams across diligence review, structuring, signing, and closing.
• Advising clients on bespoke commercial solutions and high-value negotiation points.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the London office and global network on cross-border deals.

This is an exciting opportunity for an associate who enjoys high-end transactional work in a fast-paced, intellectually challenging environment.

What They’re Looking For

• 1-5 years’ post-qualification experience in corporate transactions, ideally with strong exposure to private equity and financial sponsor mandates.
• Proven experience drafting and negotiating complex SPAs and related documentation.
• Familiarity with locked box and completion accounts, management incentive structures, and leaver provisions.
• Strong technical ability combined with excellent drafting, analytic skills, and commercial judgement.
• Ability to lead specific workstreams and provide solutions under pressure.
• A high level of client-facing confidence and interpersonal skills suited to a demanding environment.
• Outstanding academics and a demonstrable commitment to technical excellence.
• Experience gained at a leading international or UK firm, ideally in London or another major legal centre.

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to join a market-leading US law firm where you will work on top-tier private equity deals for major financial sponsors. The firm offers top of market remuneration, an attractive bonus scheme, best-in-class training, mentoring programmes, and clear progression opportunities. You will operate within a collaborative and high-performance team culture in a role that provides maximum exposure to complex and strategic transactions across Europe and globally.

Apply now to be considered, or email the job poster directly to arrange a confidential discussion if you would like further details before making an application.