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In-House Corporate Lawyer (2-6 PQE) – Private Equity & M&A
📍 Brighton | High-Growth Investment Environment
A dynamic and expanding private equity firm in Brighton is looking to appoint an ambitious Corporate Lawyer to join its in-house legal team. This opportunity is for a lawyer with experience levels from circa 4+ PQE who are seeking a more commercially embedded role.
This is a standout in-house position offering genuine exposure to the full private equity lifecycle. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and deal teams on high-quality transactions, playing a key role in shaping and executing investments.
The Role
You will be at the heart of transactional activity, advising on:
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- Buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions
- Private equity investments and exits
- Drafting and negotiating key documentation (including SPAs, investment agreements and NDAs)
- Managing and coordinating due diligence processes
- Providing ongoing corporate and strategic advice to portfolio companies
Depending on your level of experience, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of transactions and act as a trusted adviser to senior leadership.
About You
- UK-qualified solicitor with strong corporate experience (private practice or in-house)
- Ideally a background in M&A, with exposure to private equity or complex transactions highly advantageous
- Commercially minded, pragmatic, and confident working closely with non-legal stakeholders
- For more senior candidates, a desire to step into a broader, business-facing role with real influence
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What’s on Offer
- High-quality, high-value deal exposure from day one
- A genuinely collaborative and commercially driven in-house culture
- Clear scope for progression and increased responsibility
- Very competitive salary and bonus package
- Brighton-based role offering an excellent lifestyle balance
This is an exceptional opportunity for corporate lawyers who want to move beyond pure legal execution and become integral to deal-making in a fast-paced private equity environment.
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