Are you an experienced Corporate M&A Lawyer looking to take the next major step in your career?

Our client, a leading international law firm with a top‑tier reputation in the London market, is seeking a Senior Corporate Lawyer to join its high-performing and rapidly growing team.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work on complex, market‑shaping transactions and play a central role in one of the most respected corporate teams in the UK.

The Opportunity

Due to sustained growth and a pipeline of high-value mandates, the firm is looking to strengthen its Corporate M&A team. You will take on a pivotal position within the team, supporting partners, leading key workstreams, and driving client relationships across major financial institutions and global corporates.

You will also have significant involvement in business development, helping to shape the future strategy and profile of the practice.

About the Team

• Highly regarded Corporate practice with a strong presence in the London market
• Known for handling complex, high‑value and strategically significant transactions
• Advises a broad mix of UK and international clients across multiple sectors
• Regularly involved in multi‑jurisdictional and cross‑border mandates
• Collaborative, commercially focused environment with strong partner support
• Offers exposure to sophisticated work including M&A, joint ventures, restructurings and wider corporate advisory matters
• Team culture designed to help senior lawyers take on greater responsibility and develop their leadership capabilities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver core workstreams on high-value M&A mandates.
• Advise institutional and financial services clients on complex corporate transactions.
• Collaborate with partners on major mandates while operating with increasing autonomy.
• Contribute to business development, client networking and strategic growth initiatives.
• Build long-term client relationships and act as a trusted advisor.
• Work closely with specialist teams across the UK and internationally.

About You

You will be a strong fit if you:

• Are a Senior Corporate Lawyer, ideally with significant experience in Financial Services M&A.
• Bring a commercial, solutions‑focused mindset and client‑centric approach.
• Thrive in fast-paced, high-profile transactional environments.
• Communicate clearly, build trust quickly, and deliver to exceptional standards.
• Enjoy contributing to team culture and mentoring more junior lawyers.
• Are ambitious, proactive, and keen to take on more responsibility at senior level.

Why Apply?

• Join a top-tier, award‑winning Corporate practice.
• Work on premium FS-sector deals with major household‑name institutions.
• Genuine career progression opportunities at Senior Lawyer level and beyond.
• Supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking firm culture.
• Exposure to a global platform with high-calibre clients and colleagues.