387 Private Equity Associate jobs in the United Kingdom

Taylor Root is proud to be partnering with a international law firm as they look to hire a mid-level associate into its thriving and high-growth private equity team.

This is a standout opportunity for a junior lawyer to join a top-tier private equity practice known for advising on sophisticated and multi-jurisdictional transactions within the mid-market space. The team works closely with leading private equity houses and their portfolio companies, providing strategic counsel on buyouts, growth investments, buy-and-build strategies, bolt-on acquisitions, and broader corporate and M&A matters.

The private equity team collaborates seamlessly with colleagues across the firm’s M&A and venture capital practices, offering clients a fully integrated service. The group also boasts deep sector expertise across technology, life sciences, healthcare, and consumer markets, making it an exciting environment for a commercially minded lawyer.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with solid experience in buyout and M&A transactions; cross-border exposure is advantageous.
• Ideally 3–5 years PQE.
• Strong commercial awareness, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative mindset

Overview:

Our client is a global private asset growth investor with more than $50 billion in assets under management and a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia. Recognised as a leading middle-market growth investor in Europe, it operates through tailored private equity strategies and has built a proven track record of delivering resilient returns across economic cycles. The investment platform is highly active in software and technology, with a particular focus on enterprise solutions, financial services, and healthcare technology. With fundraising momentum supported by the launch of new flagship strategies, the firm continues to expand its reach and capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deal origination and screening: identify and assess software investment opportunities through sector and financial analysis
• Due diligence and execution: build financial models, conduct valuations, market and technology assessments, and support deal execution
• Portfolio value creation: work with portfolio management to drive operational improvements, M&A, and growth initiatives
• Sector research: develop insights into software trends and contribute to positioning the firm as a leading investor in technology

Candidate Requirements:

• 2–4 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, venture capital, or consulting with a focus on software and technology
• Strong technical skills in financial modelling, valuation, and transaction execution
• Solid understanding of enterprise software subsectors such as SaaS, fintech, compliance, and healthcare IT
• Entrepreneurial mindset with collaborative approach, integrity, and pragmatic thinking

Opportunity:

• Exposure to high-growth software investments in premium segments
• Work within a multi-strategy platform
• Hands-on involvement in portfolio companies with a value-oriented, operational approach
• Participation in upcoming flagship fundraisings and expansion initiatives

Overview:

Our client is a global private asset growth investor with more than $50 billion in assets under management and a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia. Recognised as a leading middle-market growth investor in Europe, it operates through tailored private equity strategies and has built a proven track record of delivering resilient returns across economic cycles. The investment platform is highly active in software and technology, with a particular focus on enterprise solutions, financial services, and healthcare technology. With fundraising momentum supported by the launch of new flagship strategies, the firm continues to expand its reach and capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deal origination and screening: identify and assess software investment opportunities through sector and financial analysis
• Due diligence and execution: build financial models, conduct valuations, market and technology assessments, and support deal execution
• Portfolio value creation: work with portfolio management to drive operational improvements, M&A, and growth initiatives
• Sector research: develop insights into software trends and contribute to positioning the firm as a leading investor in technology

Candidate Requirements:

• 2–4 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, venture capital, or consulting with a focus on software and technology
• Strong technical skills in financial modelling, valuation, and transaction execution
• Solid understanding of enterprise software subsectors such as SaaS, fintech, compliance, and healthcare IT
• Entrepreneurial mindset with collaborative approach, integrity, and pragmatic thinking

Opportunity:

• Exposure to high-growth software investments in premium segments
• Work within a multi-strategy platform
• Hands-on involvement in portfolio companies with a value-oriented, operational approach
• Participation in upcoming flagship fundraisings and expansion initiatives

Overview :

Our client is a leading global investment platform with over $400 billion in assets under management and a long-established presence in European infrastructure. The London infrastructure team has committed more than $0 billion across 35+ transactions over the past decade, building a portfolio spanning energy transition, digital infrastructure, transportation, and essential services. Typical equity ticket sizes range from €500 million to multi-billion commitments, with flexibility to participate in both large-scale platforms and select mid-market growth opportunities.

The firm’s infrastructure strategy is backed by one of the largest dedicated global funds in the asset class, exceeding $15 illion in its latest vintage. The London team plays a central role in identifying, executing, and managing investments that support Europe’s transition toward decarbonisation, digitalisation, and resilient transport networks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deal sourcing and evaluation: support origination and assessment of European infrastructure opportunities, focusing on energy transition, transport, digital networks, and utilities
• Due diligence and execution: develop financial models, perform valuations, lead market and regulatory analysis, and contribute to negotiations and structuring
• Portfolio management: drive value creation initiatives across multi-billion platforms, including operational efficiency, bolt-on M&A, and ESG implementation
• Research and strategy: track sector trends, regulatory shifts, and capital flows to strengthen positioning as a leading global infrastructure investor

Candidate Requirements:

• 2–4 years of experience in top-tier investment banking, private equity, infrastructure funds, , with direct exposure to infrastructure or energy sectors
• Fluency in English and at least two other major European languages (e.g. French, German, Spanish, or Italian)
• Advanced technical skills in financial modelling, valuation, and transaction execution
• Solid understanding of European infrastructure markets, particularly power, transport, and digitalisation
• Strong commercial judgement, detail orientation, and collaborative mindset
• International outlook and ability to operate within a global platform

Opportunity :

• Be part of one of the largest and most active infrastructure franchises globally
• Exposure to landmark transactions with equity tickets often exceeding €1 billion
• Work across origination, execution, and active portfolio value creation
• Long-term career development within a global multi-asset platform with international mobility options

Overview :

Our client is a leading global investment platform with over $400 billion in assets under management and a long-established presence in European infrastructure. The London infrastructure team has committed more than $0 billion across 35+ transactions over the past decade, building a portfolio spanning energy transition, digital infrastructure, transportation, and essential services. Typical equity ticket sizes range from €500 million to multi-billion commitments, with flexibility to participate in both large-scale platforms and select mid-market growth opportunities.

The firm’s infrastructure strategy is backed by one of the largest dedicated global funds in the asset class, exceeding $15 illion in its latest vintage. The London team plays a central role in identifying, executing, and managing investments that support Europe’s transition toward decarbonisation, digitalisation, and resilient transport networks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deal sourcing and evaluation: support origination and assessment of European infrastructure opportunities, focusing on energy transition, transport, digital networks, and utilities
• Due diligence and execution: develop financial models, perform valuations, lead market and regulatory analysis, and contribute to negotiations and structuring
• Portfolio management: drive value creation initiatives across multi-billion platforms, including operational efficiency, bolt-on M&A, and ESG implementation
• Research and strategy: track sector trends, regulatory shifts, and capital flows to strengthen positioning as a leading global infrastructure investor

Candidate Requirements:

• 2–4 years of experience in top-tier investment banking, private equity, infrastructure funds, , with direct exposure to infrastructure or energy sectors
• Fluency in English and at least two other major European languages (e.g. French, German, Spanish, or Italian)
• Advanced technical skills in financial modelling, valuation, and transaction execution
• Solid understanding of European infrastructure markets, particularly power, transport, and digitalisation
• Strong commercial judgement, detail orientation, and collaborative mindset
• International outlook and ability to operate within a global platform

Opportunity :

• Be part of one of the largest and most active infrastructure franchises globally
• Exposure to landmark transactions with equity tickets often exceeding €1 billion
• Work across origination, execution, and active portfolio value creation
• Long-term career development within a global multi-asset platform with international mobility options

We are working with one of the most prestigious global firms in London on a new role for a mid-level Corporate Private Equity Associate.

The practice is well-established in the London market and draws upon its network in Europe, Asia Pacific and the US to offer clients with a comprehensive range of advice on all types of PE-backed M&A and related transactions including joint ventures.

The partners are looking to bring in finance associates with between 2 and 5 PQE and they are open to candidates coming from top-tier firms in Sydney/Melbourne and New Zealand.

For an initial discussion where confidentiality is assured, please contact Joe Colling on 0207 374 4778 or

We are working with one of the most prestigious global firms in London on a new role for a mid-level Corporate Private Equity Associate.

The practice is well-established in the London market and draws upon its network in Europe, Asia Pacific and the US to offer clients with a comprehensive range of advice on all types of PE-backed M&A and related transactions including joint ventures.

The partners are looking to bring in finance associates with between 2 and 5 PQE and they are open to candidates coming from top-tier firms in Sydney/Melbourne and New Zealand.

For an initial discussion where confidentiality is assured, please contact Joe Colling on 0207 374 4778 or

Senior Private Equity Associate – 5–7 PQE

Top-Tier International Firm | Market-Leading PE Practice | London

An elite international law firm is seeking a Senior Associate (5–7 PQE) to join its highly regarded Private Equity team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to work on premium cross-border transactions for blue-chip clients, private equity sponsors, and portfolio companies across multiple sectors.

The Role

You will:

• Advise leading domestic and international private equity clients on complex buyouts, investments, exits, and restructurings
• Take a lead role on transactions, managing deal execution and junior teams
• Collaborate closely with specialists across the firm on multi-disciplinary matters
• Play an active role in client relationship development and business generation

About You

You will likely be:

• 5–7 years' PQE with solid experience in private equity M&A
• Qualified in England & Wales or a similar common law jurisdiction
• Experienced in leading and managing deals end-to-end
• Commercially savvy, highly organised, and a natural communicator
• Ambitious, collaborative and ready to step into a leadership role within the team

Why Join?

• Work within one of the most respected private equity teams in the market
• Gain exposure to high-profile international deals and tier-1 clients
• Benefit from a genuinely supportive, inclusive and high-performance culture
• Competitive compensation, career development and a flexible hybrid mode

Senior Private Equity Associate – 5–7 PQE

Top-Tier International Firm | Market-Leading PE Practice | London

An elite international law firm is seeking a Senior Associate (5–7 PQE) to join its highly regarded Private Equity team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to work on premium cross-border transactions for blue-chip clients, private equity sponsors, and portfolio companies across multiple sectors.

The Role

You will:

• Advise leading domestic and international private equity clients on complex buyouts, investments, exits, and restructurings
• Take a lead role on transactions, managing deal execution and junior teams
• Collaborate closely with specialists across the firm on multi-disciplinary matters
• Play an active role in client relationship development and business generation

About You

You will likely be:

• 5–7 years' PQE with solid experience in private equity M&A
• Qualified in England & Wales or a similar common law jurisdiction
• Experienced in leading and managing deals end-to-end
• Commercially savvy, highly organised, and a natural communicator
• Ambitious, collaborative and ready to step into a leadership role within the team

Why Join?

• Work within one of the most respected private equity teams in the market
• Gain exposure to high-profile international deals and tier-1 clients
• Benefit from a genuinely supportive, inclusive and high-performance culture
• Competitive compensation, career development and a flexible hybrid mode