Private Equity M&A Associate

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom White & Case Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Private Equity M&A Associate to join our London office.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in infrastructure and energy M&A transactions, gained at a large commercial law firm. They will be commercially aware, with the ability to see the big picture and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The candidate should also be able to prioritize and multi-task under pressure, and interact positively at all levels.

As an associate in our team, you will be immersed in an exciting work environment, handling challenging, high-profile deals that demand a dynamic approach and resilience. You will work closely with partners within our team and collaborate with colleagues across various practice areas in the firm. With a strong cross-border dimension to our work, you will also interact regularly with lawyers across our global offices and travel internationally as required.

Our Private Equity practice is a highly integrated, multi-disciplinary group of lawyers recognized as one of the foremost in the field. The Infrastructure M&A team are an integral part of this practice, focusing on investments by financial sponsors into the infrastructure and energy asset class. We handle market-leading transactions, from strategic add-on deals to groundbreaking acquisitions. At the mid-level, you will manage a wide range of deal-focused tasks, such as leading diligence exercises, drafting documents, and managing outside counsel and teams of junior fee-earners. We place a strong emphasis on professional development, providing associates with significant responsibility early in their careers.

Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic advice to financial sponsor clients investing into infrastructure and energy businesses on a range of complex cross-border leveraged acquisitions, minority / control divestitures, consortium structures, co-investments and strategic joint ventures.
  • Manage and coordinate all aspects of an infrastructure / energy M&A transaction and conduct comprehensive due diligence with a solid grounding in the commerciality of the infrastructure / energy sectors and draft key transaction documents, such as purchase agreements, shareholder agreements and investment agreements.
  • Identify and pursue business development opportunities, assisting with and implementing firm-wide strategies.
  • Engage proactively with clients to build and maintain strong relationships, providing strategic advice and addressing their needs.
  • Collaborate closely with partners and colleagues across various practice areas within the firm to provide integrated legal services.
  • Mentor and supervise junior team members, including trainees, and manage outside counsel.
  • Develop and share legal and sector knowledge both internally and externally.
Requirements
  • 3-5 years' experience within infrastructure and energy M&A transactions, gained wholly or in part at a large commercial law firm.
  • Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity.
  • Commercially aware with ability to see the big picture.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Able to prioritize and multi-task particularly when working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
  • Able to interact positively at all levels and be a good team player.
  • Driven by professional growth with strong professional presence.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary of £120,000 - £150,000 per annum, depending on experience. Our compensation package reflects your calibre as a lawyer and our benefits are designed to support your changing needs and priorities across different life stages.

We believe that consistent high performance merits reward and support. Our benefits include private medical insurance, pension plan with matched employer contribution up to 7.5%, yearly wellbeing fund, income protection, holiday purchase, life insurance, critical illness insurance, private GP services, travel insurance, dental coverage, cycle to work, and holiday purchase (available during annual enrolment).

We are a Disability Confident (Committed) Employer and committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you require assistance and/or accommodation to participate in our application and/or interview process, please contact us.


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