In this Senior Associate role, you join Clifford Chance’s global Private Equity group in London to work on high-profile, market-leading PE mandates. You will lead workstreams on large transactions, draft and negotiate documents, and advise multinational clients across the deal lifecycle. You’ll collaborate with cross-border teams, contribute to business development and thought leadership, and deepen client relationships. The role offers exposure to complex, high-value matters and opportunities to shape strategy for top sponsors and portfolio companies.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage key workstreams on large PE transactions; potentially run smaller deals.
Draft clear, concise legal documents and provide commercial, practical solutions for multinational clients.
Develop client relationships and engage in business development and thought leadership initiatives.
Gain exposure to complex, high-value matters highlighted in press, with increasing client contact.
Build a multi-disciplinary skill set and collaborate with leading market players across practice areas.
Key requirements
Strong, extensive Private Equity transactional experience as a Senior Associate, likely from a City firm or reputable overseas common law practice.
Outstanding academic history and proven legal skills with a track record of commercial solutions for clients.
Excellent communication and analytical abilities with high commercial awareness.
Ability to thrive in a high-standard, client-focused team and work with multi-jurisdictional teams.
Strong drafting skills, with a client-friendly, commercial approach and an appetite for business development and thought leadership.
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