23 July 2026
Key requirements
3-5 years of post-qualification experience Solid experience in financial sponsor transactions, ideally with exposure to private equity Experience drafting and negotiating SPAs, including locked box and completion accounts structures Familiarity with management incentive arrangements, including leaver terms and related shareholder documentation
TrendsThe role
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom is seeking an Associate with 3-5 years of PQE to join its London office. This role will focus primarily on financial sponsor transactions within the firm's highly-ranked Corporate group, which is known for its M&A and Private Equity work.
What we're looking for
3-5 years of post-qualification experience
Solid experience in financial sponsor transactions, ideally with exposure to private equity
Experience drafting and negotiating SPAs, including locked box and completion accounts structures
Familiarity with management incentive arrangements, including leaver terms and related shareholder documentation
Experience preparing and negotiating shareholders’ agreements, NDAs, engagement letters, disclosure letters, diligence reports and ancillary transaction documents
Proven ability to support sponsor-led matters across due diligence, drafting, signing, closing and general corporate workstreams
Understanding of the structuring of financial sponsor transactions and experience reviewing and commenting on funds flows
Demonstrated ability to take a leading role in drafting sophisticated transaction documentation
Strong corporate transactional experience gained in a high-performing legal environment
Excellent written communication, technical drafting and analytical skills
Confident, commercially-minded, and able to communicate directly with clients, partners and counsel
Proactive and able to demonstrate initiative while managing a challenging workload
Comfortable taking on a high degree of responsibility in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Interest in contributing to marketing, knowhow and pro bono initiatives
Excellent academic credentials and a commitment to delivering high-quality work
Experience in the London market or with experience in a similar common law jurisdiction· nice to have
Benefits
Discretionary year-end bonus
Technology allowance
22 days holiday and 3 personal days
Enhanced family leave
Private medical insurance
Permanent health insurance
Life insurance
Interest-free season ticket loan
Gym allowance
Travel insurance
Hybrid work model – consisting of working Monday through Thursday in the office (for full-time attorneys)
Hiring contacts
NK
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