In-house Corporate Lawyer

In-House Corporate Lawyer (2-6 PQE) – Private Equity & M&A

A dynamic and expanding private equity firm in Brighton is looking to appoint an ambitious Corporate Lawyer to join its in-house legal team. This opportunity is for a lawyer with experience levels from circa 4+ PQE who are seeking a more commercially embedded role.

This is a standout in-house position offering genuine exposure to the full private equity lifecycle. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and deal teams on high-quality transactions, playing a key role in shaping and executing investments.

The Role

You will be at the heart of transactional activity, advising on:

• Buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions
• Private equity investments and exits
• Drafting and negotiating key documentation (including SPAs, investment agreements and NDAs)
• Managing and coordinating due diligence processes
• Providing ongoing corporate and strategic advice to portfolio companies

Depending on your level of experience, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of transactions and act as a trusted adviser to senior leadership.

About You

• UK-qualified solicitor with strong corporate experience (private practice or in-house)
• Ideally a background in M&A, with exposure to private equity or complex transactions highly advantageous
• Commercially minded, pragmatic, and confident working closely with non-legal stakeholders
• For more senior candidates, a desire to step into a broader, business-facing role with real influence

What’s on Offer

• High-quality, high-value deal exposure from day one
• A genuinely collaborative and commercially driven in-house culture
• Clear scope for progression and increased responsibility
• Very competitive salary and bonus package
• Brighton-based role offering an excellent lifestyle balance

This is an exceptional opportunity for corporate lawyers who want to move beyond pure legal execution and become integral to deal-making in a fast-paced private equity environment.

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