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Private Equity Senior Associate

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I am working with a leading independent commercial law firm with a strong reputation for its commercial approach and people-focused culture, to recruit a Senior Associate – Private Equity to join its growing Manchester team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced corporate lawyer to take a leading role in complex private equity transactions, work closely with clients and partners, and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.
Responsibilities
- Leading and advising private equity investors, businesses taking private equity or venture capital investment, and management teams on a broad range of transactions.
- Managing acquisitions, disposals, investments and M&A transactions, from initial structuring through to completion.
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating SPAs, shareholders’ agreements, investment agreements and associated transaction documentation.
- Working closely with partners and clients to deliver pragmatic, commercially focused advice, while supporting junior lawyers and contributing to the continued growth of the corporate practice.
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Requirements
- Qualified solicitor (5+ PQE) with strong corporate and private equity experience.
- Proven experience managing transactions and advising clients independently.
- Excellent technical, drafting and negotiation skills.
- Commercially minded, confident and collaborative, with strong client relationship skills.
Benefits
- Join a collegiate and supportive working environment.
- Work alongside talented lawyers in a firm committed to professional development and career progression.
- Benefit from a people-focused culture that values collaboration, approachability and long-term relationships.
- Opportunity to work on high-quality commercial matters while contributing to the continued growth of the practice.


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