In-House Corporate Lawyer

Company: Location: Brighton, East Sussex Salary: 75,000 Posted: Aug 04, 2026
Permanent, full-time
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Job Description

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In-House Corporate Lawyer (3 – 8+ PQE) – Private Equity & M&A

Brighton | High-Growth Investment Environment

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 deliberately open to Lawyers across a broad range of experience levels from circa 3 PQE through to more seasoned practitioners seeking an opportunity to enjoy their work and achieve superb experience in an exciting private equity environment.

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.

How to Apply:

  • Online: Apply with your updated CV via the provided link
  • Contact: For immediate consideration, contact Robert Rowland at G2 Legal

We look forward to hearing from you.

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