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Posted 07 August, 2026

Private Equity Associate

Austen Lloyd Limited
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

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Private Equity Associate - Legal 500 Firm - London

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Salary: Competitive | Hybrid Working | Clear Progression Path

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A highly regarded Legal 500 firm in London is seeking a Private Equity Associate to join its established and growing private equity practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious associate to work on high-quality, fast-paced private equity transactions within a supportive firm offering flexibility, progression, and a competitive remuneration package.

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The Role
\n From a recruitment perspective, this role offers exposure to a wide range of private equity matters, including:

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  • Advising private equity houses, institutional investors, and management teams on acquisitions, disposals, and investments
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  • Acting on management buyouts and buy-ins, growth capital investments, and exits
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  • Drafting and negotiating share and asset purchase agreements, investment agreements, and shareholders' agreements
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  • Managing due diligence processes and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams
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  • Supporting fund formation, structuring, and portfolio company matters
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  • Working closely with partners on complex, high-value transactions
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  • Building and maintaining strong client relationships
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What's on Offer

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  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
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  • Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
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  • Clear and transparent career progression within a Legal 500 ranked private equity team
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  • Exposure to complex, high-value, and often international transactions
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  • Ongoing training, mentoring, and professional development
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  • Supportive and collaborative working culture
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About You

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  • Qualified Solicitor with experience in private equity and/or corporate transactional work
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  • Strong drafting, negotiation, and technical skills
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  • Commercially minded with excellent attention to detail
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  • Confident managing transactions and competing deadlines
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  • Ambitious and keen to develop within a leading London firm
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For more information send your CV or get in touch with Charlotte at Austen Lloyd as soon as possible CW 61839 Private Equity Associate - Legal 500 Firm - London

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Austen Lloyd Limited is a Specialist Legal Recruitment Agency operating nationally. Please Note: our advertisements may use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. The role; CW 61839 Private Equity Associate - Legal 500 Firm - London