Associate

Dentons; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm in London seeks an Associate for its Corporate team. The ideal candidate will have 2 to 4 years PQE in corporate transactional work and strong drafting skills. Responsibilities include building client relationships, contributing to business development, and mentoring junior team members. The role is perfect for those looking to enhance their experience with significant corporate transactions and work with blue-chip clients across borders. The firm promotes an inclusive work culture and supports diversity across its teams.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Inclusive culture

Career development support

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 PQE in corporate transactional work.
• Ability to work independently when required.
• Financial, commercial, and business awareness.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Contribute to business development.
• Coach and mentor junior team members.
• Contribute to thought leadership.

Skills

Strong experience in corporate transactional work

Project management

Strong drafting skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Department/Division: Corporate
PQE: 2-4
Duration: Permanent
Location: London
Reports to: Partner

Requisition no: 9114

The Team

Our Corporate team manages a range of high-quality transactional mandates with a focus on cross border M&A. The team work covers public and private M&A across a wide range of sectors, private equity, venture capital, equity capital markets, restructurings, joint ventures and strategic projects.

With Dentons unparalleled international reach our work typically involves multiple jurisdictions and our Corporate team regularly works with clients and colleagues around the world. We are recognized as leaders in sectors such as Real Estate, Energy, Financial Services, Technology and Infrastructure.

We have a great opportunity for an Associate to join the London Corporate transactional team. The successful candidate will develop their expertise in a team that has deep sector knowledge and far-reaching experience in advising global clients on cross‑border mandates.

You will maintain client relationships, contribute to business development and thought leadership, raising your own profile and supporting the continued growth of the practice.

Required experience, skills, and attributes

You will take a prominent role on a wide range of corporate transactional and advisory mandates, working with colleagues within Corporate and elsewhere to deliver a first‑class client service. In addition, you will be accountable for:

• Building and maintaining client relationships.
• Contributing to business development.
• Coaching and mentoring more junior members of the team.
• Contributing to thought leadership and raising the profile of the firm externally.

The role will be particularly attractive to applicants who wish to increase their exposure to and direct experience of more significant corporate transactions and cross‑border work for blue‑chip clients.

Technical Skills

• Strong experience in corporate transactional work.
• 2 to 4 PQE.
• Ability to work with a degree of independence where appropriate.
• Project management and team working.
• Strong drafting skills and legal research ability.
• Strong academic record, including a degree or equivalent.
• Financial, commercial and business awareness.
• Ability to contribute to and participate in client pitches.

Personal Attributes

• Dedicated to exceptional client service.
• Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates good judgement.
• Shows strong initiative and drive and takes control of own career development.
• Resilient
• Innovative with a strong interest in technology
• Ambitious

Firm Profile

Across more than 80 countries, Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organisation by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric, purpose‑driven and committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability, we focus on what matters most to you. www.dentons.com

Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to building an inclusive culture here at Dentons where our people can thrive, regardless of their background or circumstance. As well as being the right thing to do, it makes good business sense too. A richness of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives helps us best serve our clients and the communities in which we operate. You can find out more about inclusion and diversity at Dentons here: Inclusion and Diversity.

Equal Opportunities

Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from everyone including of any age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, neurodiversity, disability, or with parental or caring responsibilities. We also offer flexible working hours.

During the application process, all applicants have the opportunity to tell us about any adjustments or support they require so they are able to perform at their best. Any information you share with us during the application process is treated in confidence.

If you have any questions about this or the role criteria, please email [e-mail].

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

If you are interested in applying for this position, we welcome direct applications via our careers page, but if you have any questions beforehand, please email [e-mail]. Enquiries only please – applications will not be accepted via email.

Please note that we will not accept unsolicited CVs sent to the business, nor will we accept any associated terms of business.