Work at the frontier of
complex legal matters.
Silverlake looks for exceptional analytical minds, commercial perspective, and collegiate spirits. We advise global platforms on high-stakes transactions, demanding rigour, agility, and absolute dedication.
Why Join Silverlake?
We maintain a collaborative, non-hierarchical partnership. Working in focused transaction teams means that from your first day, you will be directly involved in shaping creative structures for leading institutions.
We invest heavily in our lawyers’ professional development, providing structured training across technical legal disciplines, commercial business models, and emerging technological regulations.
What We Expect
- Technical Rigour: Absolute precision and analytical depth in reviewing and drafting transaction documentation.
- Commercial Perspective: Translating legal boundaries into actionable, value-accretive advice for business principals.
- Collegiate Spirit: Supporting your colleagues, sharing knowledge, and contributing to a unified partnership culture.
Graduate & Internship Pathways
Graduate Training Contract
Our two-year graduate training programme comprises four six-month seats across Corporate, Private Capital, Tax, and Technology. You will receive hands-on mentoring from partners and senior associates.
- Applications Open: September 2026
- Deadline: January 2027
Summer Internship Scheme
A three-week summer placement designed to introduce law and non-law students to high-end corporate transactions. Interns work alongside transaction teams and participate in mock negotiations.
- Applications Open: October 2026
- Deadline: February 2027
Current Legal Vacancies
If you are an experienced associate or specialist looking to join an agile, elite transactional firm, review our active opportunities below.
Senior Associate – Corporate & M&A
We are seeking a senior associate with 5+ years PQE to join our market-leading Corporate M&A team. Experience in cross-border acquisitions and financial sponsor transactions is preferred.
Associate – Credit Funds & Private Capital
Seeking a finance associate with 2-4 years PQE to advise credit funds and institutional direct lending platforms on structural leverage and portfolio investments.
Knowledge Lawyer – Financial Services Regulation
Seeking an experienced regulatory specialist (5+ years PQE) to coordinate thought leadership, track legislative adjustments (including AIFMD II), and advise internal transaction teams.
Get In Touch With Recruitment
Submit your details below to express interest in a lateral role, graduate contract, or summer internship.