Corporate M&A Associate (3+ PQE) | London | Elite US Law Firm

The Opportunity

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a 3+ PQE Corporate M&A Associate to join the London office of a top-tier US law firm.

The team is widely recognised for advising on some of the most complex and high-profile transactions in the market, acting for leading private equity sponsors, multinational corporates and financial institutions across a broad range of sectors.

This role offers exposure to premium, cross-border deal flow within a high-performing and intellectually rigorous environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on UK and cross-border private M&A transactions

• Acting on private equity deals, including buyouts, exits and minority investments

• Supporting public M&A transactions, including takeovers and schemes of arrangement

• Drafting and negotiating key transaction documents (SPAs, shareholders’ agreements, investment agreements)

• Managing due diligence processes and coordinating multi-jurisdictional teams

• Leading discrete workstreams and supporting on overall deal execution

• Developing direct client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives

The Team

The London Corporate team forms part of a globally integrated practice, known for its strength in private equity and complex cross-border M&A.

The team operates with a lean structure, offering associates early responsibility, significant client exposure and the opportunity to work closely with market-leading partners on headline transactions.

Candidate Profile

• England & Wales qualified (or equivalent common law jurisdiction)

• 3+ PQE gained at a leading City, US or international firm

• Strong experience in private M&A and/or private equity transactions

• Exposure to cross-border work and complex deal structures

• Excellent drafting skills and strong attention to detail

• Commercially astute with the ability to manage multiple workstreams

• Ambitious, proactive and keen to operate at a high level

What’s on Offer

• Market-leading remuneration and bonus structure

• Exposure to top-tier clients and high-value transactions

• Genuine responsibility and accelerated career development

• Collaborative, high-performance culture

• Clear progression pathway within a globally recognised platform

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious associate looking to take the next step in their career within a truly elite transactional practice.

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