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Corporate / Private Equity Lawyer 1-7 PQE-International Law Firm

  • Location:

    London

  • Sector:

    Private Practice

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Contact:

    Matthew Makrinos

  • Contact email:

    matthew@rutherfordsearch.com

  • Contact phone:

    020 3137 3740

  • Job ref:

    MAM35121

  • Published:

    8 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-03-14

​Job Overview:

A premier US and international law firm has multiple exciting opportunities for ambitious Associates to join their thriving UK Corporate / Private Equity team in London. These positions focus primarily on Financial Sponsor-driven mandates.

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Key Responsibilities:

  • Act on behalf of top-tier financial sponsors and their portfolio companies throughout the investment cycle.

  • Provide guidance on executive incentive programs, funding strategies, debt refinancing, add-on investments, leadership transitions, recapitalizations, corporate reorganizations, and exit strategies

  • Support portfolio companies on legal issues related to financial sponsor ownership and leveraged structures.

  • Draft and negotiate key transaction documents, including:

  • Share Purchase Agreements (SPAs) (both locked box and completion accounts versions)

  • Management incentive documents (including leaver terms)

  • Shareholders' agreements

  • NDAs, engagement letters, disclosure letters, diligence reports, and ancillary documents

  • Assist with structuring financial sponsor transactions and reviewing funds flow documentation.

  • Senior-level candidates will be expected to take a leadership role in deal execution, reporting directly to partners and counsel while overseeing junior colleagues.

Requirements:

  • 1-6 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) within a leading Corporate or Private Equity team.

  • Strong Corporate and Financial Sponsor experience, particularly in transaction structuring and documentation drafting.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to take initiative and manage complex workloads.

  • Ability to handle a fast-paced, high-responsibility environment.

  • Experience working on international, high-profile transactions is highly advantageous.

Why Join?

  • Work on top-tier, London-based international deals alongside leading partners.

  • Competitive US-style salary and benefits package.

  • Excellent long-term career progression within a highly regarded and rapidly growing Financial Sponsor practice.

For more information about this position, please get in touch with Matthew Makrinos.

Email:matthew@rutherfordsearch.com

Phone: 020 3137 3740

ReferenceCode:35121