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Legal - Corporate Associate 3-4PQE - London

Job ID: 93162 Job Title: Corporate Associate 3-4PQE (Private Equity) Location: London About Our Client Top ranking US International Law Firm with a global footprint and recognition as being one of the elite law firms and market leaders worldwide. Their corporate PE team advises private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies at all stages of the downstream investment cycle, including; leverage buyouts, co-investments, management incentive plans, financings and refinancing, bolt-on investments, management change, recaps, corporate restructurings and exits. They also support a portfolio of companies on legal issues that typically arise under private equity ownership and leveraged structures, with a particular focus on matters impacting the capital structure (including repatriation of equity from good / bad leavers and the issue of reserved equity to new joiners). Applicant Requirements Skills and Capabilities required: 3-4 years' relevant post qualification experience in corporate, preferably in the London market or experience in a similar common law jurisdiction (although those with less or more relevant experience will be considered on their merits) and preferably in a private equity practice group. Solid knowledge of Private Equity and looking for an opportunity to move into a less transaction focused role within the private equity team. Provide day-to-day legal advice on a variety of legal queries and corporate issues which arise in connection with portfolio companies, including implementing management equity plans, assisting with C-suite joiners and leavers and maintaining records and cap tables in connection with portfolio companies Drafting all documentation in relation to the foregoing Assist in preparing the relevant companies for exit and bolt-on transactions, liaising with the deal team and ensuring company knowledge is shared seamlessly between teams Regular communication with attorneys for all matters related to the portfolio companies covered. Regular client communication, taking on the lead role in dealing with client requests on a day-to-day basis and in helping to build client relationships Excellent written communication and drafting skills are required as well as the ability to demonstrate initiative. Demonstrate the skills to take on a high degree of responsibility within a fast paced and friendly environment. A first class academic record is essential. Flexible with regards to the hours you work to meet client demands, but will not be expected to work on transactional matters (unless you choose to do so) and so can expect to work fewer and more fixed hours, in a more flexible way, than a deal team member. On Offer This is an exciting opportunity to act as a standalone business within their corporate private equity group, working closely with the deal team to manage their portfolio company relationships and ensure that the service they receive is top standard. You will work alongside another Staff Attorney of similar PQE. Highly competitive benefits package. As of 2021, the package includes: Discretionary year-end bonus Technology allowance 22 days holiday and 3 personal days Enhanced Family leave Private medical insurance Permanent health insurance Life insurance Interest free season ticket loan Gym allowance Training and Development Sophisticated training programme that includes both in-house and external seminars and training sessions. Provide "on-the-job" training and constructive "real-time" partner feedback. Formal training programme, which includes: Regular private equity team meetings Regular corporate know-how meetings. Weekly and monthly training seminars and workshops Live video-links to seminars presented across their network of offices.

Legal - US Corporate M&A Associate 3-5PQE - London

Job ID: 93161 Job Title: US Corporate M&A Associate 3-5PQE Location: London About Our Client Top ranking US International Law Firm with a global footprint and recognition as being one of the elite law firms and market leaders worldwide. Their Corporate M&A practice remains one of the best known and respected practices in the world and are arguably one of the top firms advising on high-profile corporate deals. The team is consistently ranked as a leading M&A practice in London for complex and cross-border transactions, regularly acting opposite to Magic Circle and other leading US-headquartered law firms in the London market. Virtually all of the transactions their lawyers advise on are cross-border in nature, involving high levels of complexity, different industries and which are often first-of-their-kind. Their clients include a broad array of leading private and public companies, private equity firms, special committees and management teams, government entities, and other institutions and individuals. This is an exciting time to join an expanding team at a leading M&A practice in London. Applicant Requirements The London Corporate group predominantly handles M&A, so you should be versatile and be expected to undertake a broad range of corporate transactions within their practice of public and private M&A, joint ventures as well as advising on corporate governance matters. As a member of the US M&A team you will have the added advantage of working with and alongside their UK and European colleagues. Skills and Capabilities required: US Qualified Associate with 3-5PQE working with a peer law firm Ideally with relevant experience working in the London market, although experience in a similar common law jurisdiction will be considered based on their merits. Excellent experience in managing client relationships and the ability to assist clients on day to day issues. Enthusiasm and an ability to work to demanding timetables for very demanding and clever clients Strong client skills and an enthusiasm to develop client relationships and new business opportunities Excellent written communication and drafting skills are required as well as the ability to demonstrate initiative. You must also possess the skills to take on a high degree of responsibility and manage a challenging work load within a fast paced and friendly environment. First-class academic record is essential On Offer Highly competitive benefits package. As of 2021, the package includes: Discretionary year-end bonus Technology allowance 22 days holiday and 3 personal days Enhanced Family leave Private medical insurance Permanent health insurance Life insurance Interest free season ticket loan Gym allowance Training and Development Sophisticated training programme that includes both in-house and external seminars and training sessions. Provide "on-the-job" training and constructive "real-time" partner feedback. Formal training programme, which includes: Regular private equity team meetings Regular corporate know-how meetings. Weekly and monthly training seminars and workshops Live video-links to seminars presented across their network of offices

Legal - Corporate M&A Associate 1-6PQE - London

Job ID: 93160 Job Title: Corporate M&A Associate 1-6PQE Location: London About Our Client Top ranking US International Law Firm with a global footprint and recognition as being one of the elite law firms and market leaders worldwide. Their Corporate M&A practice remains one of the best known and respected practices in the world and are arguably one of the top firms advising on high-profile corporate deals. The team is consistently ranked as a leading M&A practice in London for complex and cross-border transactions, regularly acting opposite to Magic Circle and other leading US-headquartered law firms in the London market. Virtually all of the transactions their lawyers advise on are cross-border in nature, involving high levels of complexity, different industries and which are often first-of-their-kind. Their clients include a broad array of leading private and public companies, private equity firms, special committees and management teams, government entities, and other institutions and individuals. This is an exciting time to join an expanding team at a leading M&A practice in London. Applicant Requirements The London Corporate group predominantly handles M&A, so you should be versatile and be expected to undertake a broad range of corporate transactions within their practice of public and private M&A, joint ventures as well as advising on corporate governance matters. As a member of the UK M&A team you will have the added advantage of working with and alongside their US and European colleagues. Skills and Capabilities required: 1 - 6 PQE with relevant UK experience in the London market (or experience in a similar common law jurisdiction), although those with less or more relevant experience will be considered on their merits. Excellent experience in managing client relationships and the ability to assist clients on day to day issues. Enthusiasm and an ability to work to demanding timetables for very demanding and clever clients Strong client skills and an enthusiasm to develop client relationships and new business opportunities Excellent written communication and drafting skills are required as well as the ability to demonstrate initiative. You must also possess the skills to take on a high degree of responsibility and manage a challenging work load within a fast paced and friendly environment. First-class academic record is essential On Offer Highly competitive benefits package. As of 2021, the package includes: Discretionary year-end bonus Technology allowance 22 days holiday and 3 personal days Enhanced Family leave Private medical insurance Permanent health insurance Life insurance Interest free season ticket loan Gym allowance Training and Development Sophisticated training programme that includes both in-house and external seminars and training sessions. Provide "on-the-job" training and constructive "real-time" partner feedback. Formal training programme, which includes: Regular private equity team meetings Regular corporate know-how meetings. Weekly and monthly training seminars and workshops Live video-links to seminars presented across their network of offices

Legal - US Capital Markets Associate 5+PQE - London

Job ID: 93159 Job Title: US Capital Markets Associate 5+PQE Location: London About Our Client Top ranking US International Law Firm with a global footprint and recognition as being one of the elite law firms and market leaders worldwide. Their Capital Markets team is consistently recognised as one of the top advisers on capital markets transactions and has acted on some of the largest and most complex offerings worldwide. Considered to be one of a few major law firms in London offering a truly integrated trans-Atlantic team capable of advising on complex NYSE and NASDAQ public offerings, including European listings with Rule 144A/Regulation S components. The strength of their US practice operating out of London, alongside their English, French and German practices, has meant that they have undertaken some of the highest-profile listings to date. The team operates as a single fully integrated team of English and US lawyers, working hand in hand with the English qualified associates in the London office. The capital markets associates work on a mix of equity capital markets (ECM), high yield and debt capital markets (DCM) transactions, and in very close cooperation with the M&A team. Applicant Requirements Skills and Capabilities required: US qualified Capital Markets Associate with 5 years' + PQE at a top tier law firm Relevant post qualification experience in the London market or experience in a similar common law jurisdiction (although those with less or more relevant experience will be considered on their merits). Excellent experience in managing client relationships and the ability to assist clients on day to day issues. Significant experience advising Foreign Private Issuers, listings on the NYSE and NASDAQ, and other US registered transactions. A proven background working on Rule 144A issuance, as well as high yield products. Demonstrate the ability to service their increasing number of FPI clients, as well as to work on PIPEs and SEC registration processes in connection with de-SPAC transactions. Enthusiasm and an ability to work to demanding timetables for very demanding and clever clients Strong client skills and an enthusiasm to develop client relationships and new business opportunities Excellent written communication and drafting skills are required as well as the ability to demonstrate initiative. You must also possess the skills to take on a high degree of responsibility and manage a challenging work load within a fast paced and friendly environment. First-class academic record is essential On Offer Highly competitive benefits package. As of 2021, the package includes: Discretionary year-end bonus Technology allowance 22 days holiday and 3 personal days Enhanced Family leave Private medical insurance Permanent health insurance Life insurance Interest free season ticket loan Gym allowance Training and Development Sophisticated training programme that includes both in-house and external seminars and training sessions. Provide "on-the-job" training and constructive "real-time" partner feedback. Formal training programme, which includes: Regular private equity team meetings Regular corporate know-how meetings. Weekly and monthly training seminars and workshops Live video-links to seminars presented across their network of offices

Legal - Banking & Finance Associate 4-6PQE - London

Job Title: Banking & Finance Associate 4-6PQE (Leveraged Finance) Location: London About Our Client Top ranking US International Law Firm with a global footprint and recognition as being one of the elite law firms and market leaders worldwide. Their banking group is a multidisciplinary and flexible team servicing a wide range of clients in some of the largest and most complex and innovative financing transactions worldwide. Their London team are considered to be one of the leading leveraged and acquisition finance practices, and regularly advise financial sponsors, corporate borrowers and lenders in both public and private leveraged and acquisition financings. In addition to leveraged finance, a substantial part of the group's practice comprises real estate finance, investment grade finance, restructuring, receivables financing, capital call / fund financing and advising on "alternative" funding techniques, including total return swaps, credit default swaps and repurchase agreements. The team in London works closely with the finance practices within their other international offices, which leads to a necessary, sound understanding of techniques and challenges thrown up by those jurisdictions and, most importantly how terms and structures developed in the US might be safely adapted to European financings. Integration of teams across all offices is key to providing the high level of service our clients demand. Few transactions are purely domestic and solid transaction management skills are key to the role. Applicant Requirements You will be required to undertake a wide variety of work reflecting the spectrum of the group's practice. Working within a small and close-knit team, you will have the chance to work on market leading, high profile, cross-border transactions, advising both financial institutions and borrower clients from around the world. You will be regularly exposed to clients from the start and will be encouraged to market to those clients to build the firm's relationship. You will also be expected to prepare and deliver seminars to members of the group, other practice groups and clients. There is no rigid development path: as your seniors feel you are ready, you will be asked to tackle the next challenge. Your development is as key to the group as it is to you. Skills and Capabilities required: 4-6 year PQE with a top tier law firm Relevant post qualification experience in the London market or experience in a similar common law jurisdiction (although those with less or more relevant experience will be considered on their merits). Understanding of different capital structures and the characteristics of the component tiers Appreciation of how PE houses work and familiarity with the different stages of PE transactions Sufficient familiarity and confidence to take the lead on the drafting and negotiation of commitment papers and definitive loan and intercreditor documents; Good familiarity with the primary LMA documents, including in particular the investment grade and leveraged finance facility agreements and the LMA intercreditor agreements Preferably - but not essentially - experience in one or both of real estate finance and restructuring Complete understanding of English law security Experience of managing the closing of transactions and the condition precedent process Enthusiasm and an ability to work to demanding timetables for very demanding and clever clients Strong client skills and an enthusiasm to develop client relationships and new business opportunities Excellent written communication and drafting skills are required as well as the ability to demonstrate initiative. You must also possess the skills to take on a high degree of responsibility and manage a challenging work load within a fast paced and friendly environment. Excellent written communication and drafting skills are required as well as the ability to demonstrate initiative Work effectively with colleagues and First in class team playing skills First-class academic record is essential On Offer Highly competitive benefits package. As of 2021, the package includes: Discretionary year-end bonus Technology allowance 22 days holiday and 3 personal days Enhanced Family leave Private medical insurance Permanent health insurance Life insurance Interest free season ticket loan Gym allowance Training and Development Sophisticated training programme that includes both in-house and external seminars and training sessions. Provide "on-the-job" training and constructive "real-time" partner feedback. Formal training programme, which includes: Regular private equity team meetings Regular corporate know-how meetings. Weekly and monthly training seminars and workshops Live video-links to seminars presented across their network of offices

Legal - Junior Corporate Associate 1-2PQE - London

About Our Client Top ranking US International Law Firm with a global footprint and recognition as being one of the elite law firms and market leaders worldwide. They are recipients of numerous awards/accolades, including: leading law firm for private equity by IFLR1000, top tier for leveraged buyouts and private equity law and Best Lawyers Best Law Firms. Their lawyers' are repeatedly listed as Leading Lawyers for private equity by Chambers Global, Chambers USA, Chambers Europe and Chambers UK. Their corporate PE team advises private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies at all stages of the downstream investment cycle, including; leverage buyouts, co-investments, management incentive plans, financings and refinancing, bolt-on investments, management change, recaps, corporate restructurings and exits. They also support a portfolio of companies on legal issues that typically arise under private equity ownership and leveraged structures, with a particular focus on matters impacting the capital structure (including repatriation of equity from good / bad leavers and the issue of reserved equity to new joiners). Applicant Requirements Skills and Capabilities required: 1-2 year PQE with a top tier law firm and a Relevant post qualification experience in the London market or experience in a similar common law jurisdiction (although those with less or more relevant experience will be considered on their merits). Solid private equity experience and will have had exposure to the private equity team during their training contract. Experience of NDAs, engagement letters, disclosure letters, diligence reports and ancillary documents is expected. In addition, the role will have a particular focus on bolt-on M&A, the sale of companies owned by private equity sponsors at the end of the relevant sponsor's holding period (including auction sales, vendor due diligence and transaction documents), implementing management incentive plans in Europe and elsewhere and coordinating leaver/joiner processes. Flexible and personable, and will enjoy building relationships with client teams at both financial sponsors and the portfolio companies they own. Excellent written communication and drafting skills are required as well as the ability to demonstrate initiative. You must also possess the skills to take on a high degree of responsibility and manage a challenging work load within a fast paced and friendly environment. Excellent written communication and drafting skills are required as well as the ability to demonstrate initiative Work effectively with colleagues and counsel qualified in other jurisdictions First-class academic record is essential On Offer Highly competitive benefits package. As of 2021, the package includes: Discretionary year-end bonus Technology allowance 22 days holiday and 3 personal days Enhanced Family leave Private medical insurance Permanent health insurance Life insurance Interest free season ticket loan Gym allowance Training and Development Sophisticated training programme that includes both in-house and external seminars and training sessions. Provide "on-the-job" training and constructive "real-time" partner feedback. Formal training programme, which includes: Regular private equity team meetings Regular corporate know-how meetings. Weekly and monthly training seminars and workshops Live video-links to seminars presented across their network of offices

Legal - Senior Associate 6+PQE (Private Equity) - London

Job ID: 93155 Job Title: Senior Corporate Associate 6+PQE (Private Equity) Location: London About Our Client Top ranking US International Law Firm with a global footprint and recognition as being one of the elite law firms and market leaders worldwide. They are recipients of numerous awards/accolades, including: leading law firm for private equity by IFLR1000, top tier for leveraged buyouts and private equity law and Best Lawyers Best Law Firms. Their lawyers' are repeatedly listed as Leading Lawyers for private equity by Chambers Global, Chambers USA, Chambers Europe and Chambers UK. Their corporate PE team advises private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies at all stages of the downstream investment cycle, including; leverage buyouts, co-investments, management incentive plans, financings and refinancing, bolt-on investments, management change, recaps, corporate restructurings and exits. They also support a portfolio of companies on legal issues that typically arise under private equity ownership and leveraged structures, with a particular focus on matters impacting the capital structure (including repatriation of equity from good / bad leavers and the issue of reserved equity to new joiners). Applicant Requirements Skills and Capabilities required: 6+ year PQE with a top tier law firm and a first-class academic record is essential. Solid Private Equity experience, including some or all of drafting and negotiating locked box and completion accounts SPAs (although it is appreciated that experience of the former may be stronger given market conditions in recent years), management incentive documents (including leaver terms) and shareholders' agreements, alongside supervising junior colleagues on NDAs, engagement letters, disclosure letters, diligence reports and other ancillary documents. Will have some experience of the structuring of private equity transactions and reviewing and commenting on funds flows. This role is well suited for a candidate who has had broad experience of Private Equity transactions and is ready to take the next step in their career into leading deals in a pro-active way, reporting directly to partners and counsel in the team and communicating with clients, while leading on the drafting of sophisticated documentation and supervising more junior colleagues on other areas of the typical private equity process. Excellent written communication and drafting skills are required as well as the ability to demonstrate initiative. You must also possess the skills to take on a high degree of responsibility and manage a challenging work load within a fast paced and friendly environment. A desire to get involved in marketing, knowhow and pro-bono initiatives is also required. Excellent written communication and drafting skills are required as well as the ability to demonstrate initiative Possess the skills to take on a high degree of responsibility and manage a challenging work load within a fast paced and friendly environment Work effectively with colleagues and counsel qualified in other jurisdictions On Offer Highly competitive benefits package. As of 2021, the package includes: Discretionary year-end bonus Technology allowance 22 days holiday and 3 personal days Enhanced Family leave Private medical insurance Permanent health insurance Life insurance Interest free season ticket loan Gym allowance Training and Development Sophisticated training programme that includes both in-house and external seminars and training sessions. Provide "on-the-job" training and constructive "real-time" partner feedback. Formal training programme, which includes: Regular private equity team meetings Regular corporate know-how meetings. Weekly and monthly training seminars and workshops Live video-links to seminars presented across their network of offices

Legal - Corporate Associate 4-6PQE (Private Equity) - London

Job ID: 93156 Job Title: Corporate Associate 4-6PQE (Private Equity) Location: London About Our Client Top ranking US International Law Firm with a global footprint and recognition as being one of the elite law firms and market leaders worldwide. They are recipients of numerous awards/accolades, including: leading law firm for private equity by IFLR1000, top tier for leveraged buyouts and private equity law and Best Lawyers Best Law Firms. Their lawyers' are repeatedly listed as Leading Lawyers for private equity by Chambers Global, Chambers USA, Chambers Europe and Chambers UK. Their corporate PE team advises private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies at all stages of the downstream investment cycle, including; leverage buyouts, co-investments, management incentive plans, financings and refinancing, bolt-on investments, management change, recaps, corporate restructurings and exits. They also support a portfolio of companies on legal issues that typically arise under private equity ownership and leveraged structures, with a particular focus on matters impacting the capital structure (including repatriation of equity from good / bad leavers and the issue of reserved equity to new joiners). Applicant Requirements Skills and Capabilities required: 4-6 year PQE with a top tier law firm and a first-class academic record is essential Solid Private Equity experience, including some or all of drafting and negotiating locked box and completion accounts SPAs (although it is appreciated that experience of the former may be stronger given market conditions in recent years), management incentive documents (including leaver terms) and shareholders' agreements, alongside supervising junior colleagues on NDAs, engagement letters, disclosure letters, diligence reports and other ancillary documents. Will have some experience of the structuring of private equity transactions and reviewing and commenting on funds flows. This role is well suited for a candidate who has had broad experience of Private Equity transactions and is ready to take the next step in their career into leading deals in a pro-active way, reporting directly to partners and counsel in the team and communicating with clients, while leading on the drafting of sophisticated documentation and supervising more junior colleagues on other areas of the typical private equity process. Excellent written communication and drafting skills are required as well as the ability to demonstrate initiative. You must also possess the skills to take on a high degree of responsibility and manage a challenging work load within a fast paced and friendly environment. A desire to get involved in marketing, knowhow and pro-bono initiatives is also required. Excellent written communication and drafting skills are required as well as the ability to demonstrate initiative Possess the skills to take on a high degree of responsibility and manage a challenging work load within a fast paced and friendly environment Work effectively with colleagues and counsel qualified in other jurisdictions On Offer Highly competitive benefits package. As of 2021, the package includes: Discretionary year-end bonus Technology allowance 22 days holiday and 3 personal days Enhanced Family leave Private medical insurance Permanent health insurance Life insurance Interest free season ticket loan Gym allowance Training and Development Sophisticated training programme that includes both in-house and external seminars and training sessions. Provide "on-the-job" training and constructive "real-time" partner feedback. Formal training programme, which includes: Regular private equity team meetings Regular corporate know-how meetings. Weekly and monthly training seminars and workshops Live video-links to seminars presented across their network of offices

Legal - Corporate Associate 1-4PQE - London

Job ID: 93154 Job Title: Corporate Associate 1-4PQE (Private Equity) Location: London About Our Client Top ranking US International Law Firm with a global footprint and recognition as being one of the elite law firms and market leaders worldwide. Their corporate PE team advises private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies at all stages of the downstream investment cycle, including; leverage buyouts, co-investments, management incentive plans, financings and refinancing, bolt-on investments, management change, recaps, corporate restructurings and exits. They also support a portfolio of companies on legal issues that typically arise under private equity ownership and leveraged structures, with a particular focus on matters impacting the capital structure (including repatriation of equity from good / bad leavers and the issue of reserved equity to new joiners). Applicant Requirements Skills and Capabilities required: 1-4 year PQE with a top tier law firm and a first-class academic record is essential. Private Equity practice in the London market or experience in a similar common law jurisdiction (although those with less or more relevant experience will be considered on their merits). Trained and been retained at a top tier private equity practice in London and had exposure to the private equity team during their training contract. Experience of NDAs, engagement letters, disclosure letters, diligence reports and ancillary documents is expected. Excellent written communication and drafting skills are required as well as the ability to demonstrate initiative Possess the skills to take on a high degree of responsibility and manage a challenging work load within a fast paced and friendly environment Work effectively with colleagues and counsel qualified in other jurisdictions Taking instructions internally or externally. Ability to leverage IT tools and resources to further the exchange of high-quality know how On Offer Highly competitive benefits package. As of 2021, the package includes: Discretionary year-end bonus Technology allowance 22 days holiday and 3 personal days Enhanced Family leave Private medical insurance Permanent health insurance Life insurance Interest free season ticket loan Gym allowance Training and Development Sophisticated training programme that includes both in-house and external seminars and training sessions. Provide "on-the-job" training and constructive "real-time" partner feedback. Formal training programme, which includes: Regular private equity team meetings Regular corporate know-how meetings. Weekly and monthly training seminars and workshops Live video-links to seminars presented across their network of offices.