Our international Corporate practice operates across the firm's network of offices in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Our clients encompass leading private equity sponsors, asset managers, investment funds, national and multinational corporations, global financial institutions, governments and regulatory bodies. We combine our transactional expertise with deep sector knowledge across our chosen sectors: Asset Management & Investment Funds, Financial Institutions, TMT, Healthcare & Life Sciences, and Energy, Natural Resources & Infrastructure.
Our UK Corporate team has a growing and award winning private equity practice, advising financial sponsors, management teams and portfolio companies throughout the investment lifecycle. Our work includes:
We have an ambitious growth strategy focused on delivering premium work for premium clients in our chosen sectors in a way which supports our firm's purpose of building a next generation law firm. We differentiate ourselves through our combination of deep market expertise, sector insight, collaborative approach and innovative application of data science and technology, delivering exceptional outcomes for clients.
We are committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative culture in which our people can develop, thrive and build long-term careers while delivering outstanding client service.
We are keen to hear from experienced private equity lawyers to join our growing team in either Bristol or London.
This is an opportunity to become part of an established and expanding private equity practice acting for a broad range of mid-market and lower mid-market financial sponsors, management teams and portfolio companies. The role offers exposure to complex, high-value and often international transactions, working closely with clients on acquisitions, disposals, platform investments, add-on transactions, management equity arrangements and broader strategic corporate matters.
You will work closely with colleagues across the UK and our international offices, collaborating within a collegiate and well-integrated private equity team. You will have significant client contact and the opportunity to play a key role in developing long-term relationships with sponsors, management teams and intermediaries across the market.
Simmons & Simmons is a place where dynamic minds thrive. Our culture is built on work that matters, you will work on inspirational and thought-provoking projects, using your influence to create positive impact for our clients, society and the planet. We also ensure that everyone’s voice is heard from day one, irrespective of job title, qualification, or background. You’ll be encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that can drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will be provided with a platform to excel, enabling you to exceed your career ambitions and do things you never thought were possible.
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We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment, offering equal employment opportunities to all applicants irrespective of sex, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, and more. Flexible working arrangements are supported, and we strive to make our roles accessible to all. Our employee networks offer additional support, detailed in our D&I Information booklet provided during the recruitment process.
We value diversity and encourage applications from those who are passionate and willing to grow with us, even if not all requirements are met. Your unique experiences and perspectives are welcomed here.
For more information or to apply, please contact our Recruitment Team or visit our career page.
We prioritise direct sourcing and referrals, engaging with our preferred agency partners where support is required. Unsolicited CVs submitted without the prior agreement of the recruitment team will not be deemed a valid introduction.
Please contact the recruitment team if you have any questions.
An international law firm that acts like your business partner.
We were founded in 1896 by twins Edward and Percy Simmons. Since then we’ve never stopped learning, growing and adapting.
Our core highly regulated sectors include asset management and investment funds; energy, natural resources, infrastructure and construction; financial institutions; healthcare and life sciences; and technology, media and telecommunications. We use our specialist skills to understand your business and the forces at play around it. All grounded in exceptional knowledge of the legal detail. This is how we consistently deliver smarter, more efficient ways to tackle our clients’ most complex challenges.
We strive to provide certainty and comfort to our clients that they are in control of not only the budget and cost but also the timing. The processes, tools, technology and training we have in place enable this to happen across the whole business.
