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**Are you an M&A/PE Associate looking to move closer to the investment process and build a long-term career within private equity?**
We are working with a leading European mid-market private equity firm looking to appoint a Legal Counsel to join its established London legal team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a high-calibre Corporate/M&A lawyer to transition in-house, gaining exposure to the full investment life-cycle while working closely with experienced legal professionals and investment teams across the business.
The Opportunity
Working within a lean, highly regarded legal team, you will support a broad range of private equity transactions, including platform acquisitions, bolt-on investments, exits and portfolio company matters.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
* Advising on M&A transactions across the investment life-cycle, from initial structuring through to completion.
* Reviewing, drafting and negotiating key transaction documentation, including SPAs, SHAs and ancillary agreements.
* Supporting investment teams on transaction execution, legal risk and portfolio company matters.
* Developing and standardising legal documentation, transaction playbooks and internal processes.
* Working on cross-border transactions alongside external counsel and international stakeholders.
* Contributing to legal technology and AI initiatives to improve efficiency across the legal function.
About You
We are particularly interested in speaking with lawyers who offer:
* 2-4 year’s PQE, ideally gained within a leading international or highly regarded corporate law firm.
* Strong transactional experience in private equity and/or broader corporate M&A.
* Excellent technical understanding of transaction documentation, particularly SPAs and SHAs.
* Commercial awareness, intellectual curiosity and the confidence to engage with investment professionals.
* A proactive, collaborative approach and an appetite to develop into an autonomous in-house adviser.
Candidates With Relevant International Qualifications Will Also Be Considered.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
* High-quality transactional work: Exposure to a varied pipeline of European mid-market private equity investments.
* Closer to the business: Work directly with investment professionals and gain a broader commercial understanding of transactions.
* Genuine career progression: A structured pathway through VP, SVP and Principal levels, with longer-term progression opportunities.
* Attractive compensation: Base salary up to £150,000, performance-related bonus and potential participation in the firm’s carried interest scheme.
* Innovation: Opportunity to help shape the use of legal technology and AI within an established investment platform.
Interested in making the move from private practice into private equity?
If you’re a Corporate/M&A Associate considering your first in-house move, or would simply like to understand more about the opportunity, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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