Associate / Senior Associate - Corporate (Private Equity) Lawyer

Job description

Silver Circle Firm | London

A leading Silver Circle firm is seeking to hire a talented Corporate Private Equity Senior Associate into its London team as part of strategic growth within its highly respected corporate practice.

You will join a top‑tier platform known for:

• Advising major financial sponsors, institutional investors and corporates on sophisticated, high‑value transactions
• Acting on complex cross‑border acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and restructurings, often involving multiple jurisdictions
• Deep expertise across both private equity and infrastructure‑driven M&A, supporting investors active in energy, digital assets, transport and other strategic sectors
• Providing commercially focused, solutions‑driven advice directly to deal teams and senior stakeholders
• Seamless collaboration with colleagues across Corporate, Finance, Funds, Tax and sector groups on premium mandates
• Offering associates early responsibility, direct client exposure, and opportunities for international work

This is a team operating at the top end of the private capital and corporate M&A market, handling transactions where judgement, strategic insight, and commerciality are essential.

The Role

You will advise on a broad range of high‑value corporate and private equity matters, including:

• Buyouts, minority and growth capital investments, bolt‑ons and portfolio company work
• Cross‑border M&A, joint ventures and complex multi‑jurisdictional structuring
• Advising major private capital investors on acquisitions, exits and strategic partnerships
• Corporate governance and ongoing advisory support for portfolio leadership teams
• Business development, client relationship engagement and helping shape the future of the practice

About You

The team is open to outstanding candidates from diverse top‑tier backgrounds, including:

• UK‑qualified lawyers with 4–8 PQE, OR
• Australian and New Zealand lawyers with 6–10 PQE, taking into account the typical two‑year PQE discount applied on London moves from the region
• Experience gained from a well‑regarded corporate, private equity, or M&A practice
• Excellent drafting, analytical and client‑facing skills
• Commercial, proactive, and comfortable managing complex workstreams
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced international environment

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to join an elite private equity and corporate practice with:

• Exceptional partner exposure
• A sophisticated international client base
• High‑end deals and consistent cross‑border work
• Genuine long‑term career development and early progression opportunities
• A collaborative, commercially minded, high‑performance culture

Contact

For a confidential discussion, please contact James Cockerill at Taylor Root:

jamescockerill@taylorroot.com

Or send a direct message on LinkedIn.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

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