MAP Legal Recruitment
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Private Equity Associate | 2–5 PQE | Elite US Law Firm, London
I'm working with an elite US-headquartered law firm on a Private Equity Associate hire for its London office, at the 2–5 PQE level.
This is an opportunity to work directly with market-leading PE partners on complex, cross-border transactions for a strong roster of global financial sponsors and their portfolio companies. The practice covers the full deal spectrum; buyouts, secondaries, exits, carve-outs, and minority/growth investments, across a broad range of sectors and geographies.
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What you'll be doing:
- Advising leading private equity houses and financial sponsors on high-value, cross-border M&A and leveraged buyouts
- Working on secondaries, exits, and carve-out transactions from origination through completion
- Gaining genuine international deal exposure alongside a partner with an outstanding track record advising global sponsor clients
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What we're looking for:
- 2–5 years' PQE in private equity / corporate M&A, gained at a top international, US, or Magic Circle firm
- Strong cross-border transaction experience, ideally with sponsor-side exposure
- Ambition to work at the top end of the PE market with genuine partner access and career progression
To discuss this opportunity, please contact Matthew Porter at MAP Legal.
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