Senior Associate - M&A / Private Equity

Reference: 36650Corporate / Private Equity - Senior Associate / AssociatePlaced by Fintelligent on behalf of a leading global law firmLocation: LondonPQE: 4–8 YearsPractice Area: Corporate / Private EquityQualification: England & Wales qualified (or foreign-qualified with a strong private equity focus)About the RoleFintelligent is partnering with a world-leading global law firm to recruit an Associate or Senior Associate into its thriving Private Equity practice.This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated lawyer with strong transactional experience to join a growing team, working closely with the firm's core private equity partners on high-profile transactions. The successful candidate will play a key role in the continued expansion of the firm's upper mid-market private equity offering within a collaborative and ambitious environment.What You'll DoAdvise private equity fund clients and portfolio companies across a broad range of transactions, including:
Management Buyouts (MBOs)
Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs)
Auction sales
Public-to-private transactions
Growth equity investments
Restructurings
Recapitalisations
Lead private equity transactions for fund investor clients, with appropriate partner supervision.
Draft and negotiate key transaction documents in line with current PE market practice.
Structure and advise on management equity arrangements.
Provide general corporate advice to portfolio companies.
Coordinate transaction matters and workstreams, delegating to and supervising junior associates and trainees.
Act as lead associate on certain matters and as part of larger teams on others.
Manage transaction timelines, budgets and multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
Keep partners and senior associates informed of progress and assist in monitoring matters against agreed objectives and scope.
Support business development initiatives, including pitches, marketing activities and thought leadership.
Contribute to the development of junior lawyers and serve as a role model within the team.
Build a strong reputation both internally and in the wider market.
What We're Looking For4–8 years' PQE with a strong focus on private equity transactions.
Demonstrable experience advising PE funds and PE-backed companies.
English-qualified solicitor, or a foreign-qualified lawyer whose predominant practice involves private equity transactions.
Familiarity with key private equity drafting and market practice.
Strong understanding of private equity fund drivers and commercial objectives.
Excellent legal drafting, negotiation and project management skills.
Proven people management and business development capabilities.
Willingness to take responsibility for leading PE transactions at an early stage.
Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines effectively.
Comfortable working both collaboratively and independently.
Strong academic credentials.
CompensationCompensation is highly competitive and aligned with leading global law firm market rates.Further details will be provided at the appropriate stage of the recruitment process.