Role Snapshot Join a high-performing transactional team advising global investors, corporates, and funds. Lead and support cross-border M&A, joint ventures, portfolio investments and exits. Work with top-tier private equity sponsors, family offices and multinationals. About Our Client Our client is a global law firm with a top-tier reputation in corporate and private equity transactions. The London office is a hub for high-end dealmaking across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, with mandates spanning public and private M&A, leveraged buyouts, growth investments and secondary sales. The team operates in a collaborative, high-performance environment with deep sectoral expertise and a strong focus on developing future leaders. About the Role You will act for private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, institutional investors, and multinational corporates on complex transactions across sectors including energy, infrastructure, life sciences, technology and financial services. You’ll manage deal teams, negotiate key transaction documents, coordinate due diligence and advise on structuring, regulatory and execution issues. This role offers significant responsibility, partner access, and the opportunity to build long-term relationships with premium clients. Key Responsibilities Advise on buy-side and sell-side M&A, private equity, and joint venture transactions Draft and negotiate share purchase agreements, investment agreements and shareholder arrangements Manage and coordinate legal due diligence and cross-border regulatory processes Liaise with clients, counterparties, regulators, and internal stakeholders across jurisdictions Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to practice development initiatives Practice Focus Private equity and growth capital investments Cross-border and UK M&A Portfolio company advisory Institutional investors and sovereign funds Corporate structuring and joint ventures Candidate Profile 5–7 years’ post-qualification experience in corporate and/or private equity law Strong grounding in transactional execution and structuring Experience leading and managing cross-border deal teams Excellent drafting, communication and negotiation skills UK-qualified or common law-trained with international exposure preferred What’s on Offer Gain valuable experience through high-value, cross-border transactions with premium clients Learn through structured development programs, deal exposure, and mentoring from leading partners Develop a strong network across industry and global offices Build your practice on an international platform with market-leading lawyers Deliver exceptional results for major corporates, funds and family offices Thrive in a collaborative, respectful, and performance-driven team culture Grow as a lawyer, colleague and future leader Contribute your insight, commitment and voice to the broader firm and community How to Apply Transaction Experience: Outline your experience leading M&A or private equity matters. Cross-Border Readiness: Highlight any exposure to multi-jurisdictional or regulated transactions. To apply, send your CV and a brief cover letter. For a confidential discussion, contact: Ivan Pignataro Director D’Arcy Weil M: 0416 507 856 | E: ivan@darcyweil.com D’Arcy Weil is a First Recruitment International company. CorporateLaw PrivateEquity M&A LegalJobs LondonLaw CrossBorderTransactions SeniorAssociate PrivateCapital LawyerJobs LegalCareers
