3+ PQE Private Equity Associate

Company: Rutherford Search
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Location: London
Job Description:

Join a premier law firm’s private equity team in London, advising top investors on deal pipelines while working alongside industry experts. This role offers exposure to high-quality work, collaboration with elite teams across multiple practice areas, and a competitive New York/Cravath salary. Ideal for a driven Associate who can hit the ground running, working autonomously in a high-performing, client-focused environment with strong career progression prospects.

Position Overview

As a Private Equity Associate, you will play a crucial role in advising several prominent private equity firms on investments, bolt-on acquisitions, portfolio matters, and exits. You will work closely with founders and management teams on transactions financed by private equity, helping to minimise risk while maximising returns for investors.

Responsibilities

  1. Assist sponsors in building and executing their deal pipeline, supporting investments throughout their growth and achieving the best possible exit.
  2. Identify new opportunities through direct deal origination, market coverage calls, and divestment trackers.
  3. Execute buy-side mandates with speed and certainty during competitive processes.
  4. Provide clients with commercial advice through the lifecycle of an investment to support value enhancement strategies.
  5. Contribute to the supervision and development of other team members.
  6. Participate in business and practice development activities to further the firm’s growth and success.

Requirements

  1. England & Wales Qualified with 3+ years PQE from a top-tier UK or international corporate practice.
  2. Strong grounding in company law and corporate transaction experience, including private equity deal structuring and market practice.
  3. Proven experience working with leading mid-market or large cap investors highly advantageous.
  4. Outstanding academic credentials.

For more information about this position, please get in touch with Rebecca Collins.Email: rebecca@rutherfordsearch.comPhone: 020 3778 0846Job ID: AP0008

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Posted: April 15th, 2025