Corporate Associate – Private Equity Focus (2+ PQE)

London | National Corporate Practice | Market-Leading Deal Flow

A leading UK law firm is looking to appoint a Corporate Associate (2+ PQE) to join its highly regarded Corporate team in London, with a strong emphasis on Private Equity and M&A transactions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious associate to take on real responsibility early, work closely with recognised partners in the market, and play a visible role in a growing and award-winning corporate practice.

The Role

You will be involved in a broad range of private equity and corporate transactions, including:

• Leading and running mid-market private equity deals and other corporate transactions
• Working alongside partners on larger, more complex national and cross-office mandates
• Advising companies, management teams, investors and debt providers across the full business lifecycle
• Supporting transactions spanning M&A, venture and growth capital, restructurings, capital reductions and exits
• Playing an active role in client development and business development initiatives
• Mentoring and supporting junior associates as the team continues to expand

The role offers a genuine platform to step up, take ownership, and build a strong deal track record within a supportive but high-performing environment.

The Team

• An award-winning national corporate team, consistently ranked among the UK’s leading firms for deal volume by Pitchbook and Experian MarketIQ
• Led by partners widely recognised for their technical excellence, market reputation and client relationships
• Strong focus on private equity, M&A and venture capital, alongside a growing corporate finance / public markets offering
• Acting for a diverse client base including fast-growth businesses, multinational corporates, private equity houses, venture funds and overseas investors

About You

• 2+ years’ PQE as a qualified corporate lawyer
• Strong experience in private equity and M&A transactions
• Comfortable running transactions with appropriate supervision and managing multiple workstreams
• Commercially minded, proactive and confident working directly with clients
• Keen to contribute to business development and the wider growth of the practice
• A collaborative team player with an interest in mentoring junior colleagues

Why Join?

• High-quality private equity and M&A work with excellent deal exposure
• Clear scope for early responsibility and progression
• A genuinely supportive, inclusive and high-performing team culture
• Competitive remuneration and a comprehensive, flexible benefits package
• A firm consistently recognised for its people-first culture and commitment to excellence

If you’re a corporate associate looking to accelerate your private equity career within a leading national platform, this is a role well worth exploring.