Mergers and Acquisitions Associate

Job description

Asset Management M&A & Secondaries Associate (5–8 PQE)

U.S. Law Firm | Top-Tier Platform

A leading U.S. Law firm is seeking a senior associate to join its highly regarded Asset Management M&A and Secondaries practice.

This is a standout opportunity for an experienced associate to work on complex GP-led transactions, secondary deals, fund restructurings, and strategic M&A across the asset management space. The team advises many of the world’s leading private equity, credit, infrastructure, and real asset managers on some of the market’s most high-profile transactions.

The Role

• Advising sponsors and asset managers on GP-led secondaries, continuation funds, fund sales, and platform acquisitions
• Working closely with partners on strategic M&A and restructuring transactions in the funds space
• Exposure to cross-border matters and sophisticated institutional clients
• Playing a meaningful role in deal execution and client relationships, with clear scope for progression

The Ideal Candidate

• 5–8 years’ PQE with strong experience in asset management M&A and/or secondaries
• Trained at a top-tier U.S. Or international firm
• Comfortable running workstreams and mentoring junior associates
• Commercial, detail-oriented, and confident working directly with clients

Why This Role?

• Elite U.S. Platform with a market-leading funds and secondaries practice
• High-caliber deal flow and genuine responsibility
• Competitive Cravath-scale compensation and strong career trajectory
• Collegiate team culture with long-term investment in associates

If you’d like to discuss this role confidentially, or explore similar opportunities in the funds and secondaries market, feel free to get in touch.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English