Mergers and Acquisitions Associate
2 days ago
London
Asset Management M&A & Secondaries Associate (5–8 PQE) U.S. Law Firm | Top-Tier Platform A leading U.S. law firm is seeking a senior associate to join its highly regarded Asset Management M&A and Secondaries practice. This is a standout opportunity for an experienced associate to work on complex GP-led transactions, secondary deals, fund restructurings, and strategic M&A across the asset management space. The team advises many of the world’s leading private equity, credit, infrastructure, and real asset managers on some of the market’s most high-profile transactions. The Role • Advising sponsors and asset managers on GP-led secondaries, continuation funds, fund sales, and platform acquisitions, • Working closely with partners on strategic M&A and restructuring transactions in the funds space, • Exposure to cross-border matters and sophisticated institutional clients, • Playing a meaningful role in deal execution and client relationships, with clear scope for progression The Ideal Candidate • 5–8 years’ PQE with strong experience in asset management M&A and/or secondaries, • Trained at a top-tier U.S. or international firm, • Comfortable running workstreams and mentoring junior associates, • Commercial, detail-oriented, and confident working directly with clients Why This Role? • Elite U.S. platform with a market-leading funds and secondaries practice, • High-caliber deal flow and genuine responsibility, • Competitive Cravath-scale compensation and strong career trajectory, • Collegiate team culture with long-term investment in associates If you’d like to discuss this role confidentially, or explore similar opportunities in the funds and secondaries market, feel free to get in touch.