Location
10 Upper Bank St, Canary Wharf, London

Hours
Full Time - standard professional hours with hybrid working flexibility in line with business needs

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Clifford Chance is one of the largest international law firms globally, with over 30 offices worldwide. Our Private Equity group, based in London, is central to the Firm's business strategy and offers unparalleled opportunities to work on high-profile, market-leading mandates. The group advises a broad range of clients including leading international private equity houses, infrastructure and investment funds, banks, financial institutions, portfolio companies, and management teams. Supported by a global network and expertise across complementary practice areas, our team leads private equity transactions of any nature worldwide.

As a Senior Associate, you will work at the forefront of the market on diverse deals including private acquisitions, public takeovers, minority investments, joint ventures, exits via trade sales or IPOs, and ongoing portfolio company work such as add-on acquisitions, asset sales, refinancing, and restructurings. You will be an integral member of deal teams, leading key workstreams on large transactions and potentially managing smaller transactions depending on experience. The role involves drafting clear and concise legal documents, providing commercial and practical advice, developing client relationships, engaging in business development, and contributing to thought leadership initiatives.

You will gain exposure to complex, high-value matters that often headline in the business press and develop a multi-disciplinary skill set and client-facing expertise while working alongside some of the best-known market leaders.

Experience
Extensive relevant private equity transactional experience as a Senior Associate lawyer, ideally gained at a City firm or a highly regarded overseas common law practice. Proven track record of providing commercial solutions, excellent transactional and management skills, and a strong reputation with existing clients. Experience collaborating with multi-jurisdictional and multi-disciplinary teams is essential.

About you
Strong communication and analytical skills combined with high commercial awareness. Ability to thrive in a team environment with high professional standards and a flexible, client-focused approach. Demonstrated appetite for business development, client relationship management, and thought leadership. Excellent document drafting skills and the ability to provide practical, commercially minded legal advice.

Qualifications
Outstanding academic history with first-rate legal skills. Recognised as a sought-after lawyer by clients and colleagues alike. Ability to manage complex, high-value transactions and develop new client contacts through daily work and business development activities.