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Corporate Private Equity – South Glamorgan

Corporate Private Equity in South Glamorgan. Salary on offer: From £65,000. Apply in confidence through Austen Lloyd’s specialist legal recruitment team.

From £65,000

Compensation

Permanent

Term

Listed

The Role

  • Advise on complex and high-value M&A transactions.

  • Act on a range of Private Equity transactions, including investments, acquisitions, and exits.

  • Manage corporate transactions from inception through to completion.

  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of transaction documents.

  • Provide strategic, commercially focused advice to clients.

  • Manage client relationships and act as a key point of contact throughout transactions.

  • Work closely with colleagues across other specialist teams to provide seamless legal advice.

  • Support and mentor junior team members.

  • Contribute to business development and the growth of the Corporate & Private Equity practice.

About You

  • Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years' PQE in Corporate law.

  • Strong experience in M&A and corporate transactions.

  • Experience or interest in Private Equity work.

  • Ability to manage complex transactions with autonomy.

  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

  • Strong commercial awareness and pragmatic, solutions-focused advice.

  • Collaborative approach and effective team working.

  • Confidence to build and maintain strong client relationships.

  • Proactive and ambitious approach to contributing to team success.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

  • Hybrid and flexible working options.

  • Health cash plan, life assurance, and pension scheme.

  • Enhanced annual leave with buy/sell options.

  • Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.

  • Cycle-to-work scheme and health initiatives.

  • Ongoing training and professional development.

  • Regular career progression opportunities.

  • Generous employee referral scheme and recognition programme.

  • Modern city-centre offices and excellent working environment.

Why This Role

This role offers the chance to work with a high-calibre client base and develop technical expertise in a successful Corporate & Private Equity team.

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Role Summary

Salary

From £65,000

Type

Permanent

Market Spotlight — South Glamorgan

The current legal recruitment landscape is highly active. Firms are prioritizing strategic hires and offering robust packages to secure top-tier talent in specialized fields.

Demand

High for experienced specialists

Discretion

100% Confidential

Why Austen Lloyd?

  • Completely confidential process
  • Direct relationships with firm partners
  • Specialist legal expertise since 2009
  • No obligation consultation

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