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Supervising Associate – Private Equity
Simmons & Simmons. Advise financial sponsors, management teams, and portfolio companies throughout the investment lifecycle .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in advising on private equity transactions, including acquisitions and disposals, while maintaining strong technical and commercial drafting skills. Builds long-term relationships with financial sponsors and management teams, delivering pragmatic advice in a fast-paced environment.
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Qualified Lawyer3–5 Years' PQEPrivate Equity TransactionsAdvising Financial SponsorsStrong Technical Skills
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Hard Skills
Drafting SkillsCommercial SkillsAdvising on AcquisitionsAdvising on DisposalsInvestment Transactions
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicatorRelationship-Building SkillsCollaborative ApproachAbility to Manage Competing Priorities
Industry Keywords
Private EquityInvestment LifecycleHigh-Value TransactionsManagement Incentive ArrangementsBolt-On Acquisitions
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Advise financial sponsors, management teams, and portfolio companies throughout the investment lifecycle
- Work on private equity investments, buyouts, exits, platform and bolt-on acquisitions, and management incentive arrangements
- Advise on acquisitions, disposals, platform investments, add-on transactions, and broader strategic corporate matters
- Handle complex, high-value, and often international transactions
- Work closely with clients and colleagues across the UK and international offices
- Develop long-term relationships with sponsors, management teams, and intermediaries
- Contribute to the growth of the private equity practice
Requirements
What you’ll need- Qualified lawyer
- 3–5 years' PQE
- Strong experience advising on private equity transactions
- Experience acting for financial sponsors, management teams and/or portfolio companies on acquisitions, disposals and investment transactions
- Strong technical, commercial, and drafting skills
- Ability to deliver pragmatic advice in a fast-paced environment
- Effective communicator with strong relationship-building skills
- Collaborative approach
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive compensation package, including bonuses
- Private medical insurance
- Pension contribution
- Hybrid working model
- Global skills academy offering extensive learning opportunities
- Innovative learning and development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
- Vibrant social and sports committees
- Art collections featuring renowned artists