Associate/Senior Associate Corporate ECM

SSQ; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SSQ, a leading UK law firm, seeks an Associate/Senior Associate in Public M&A and ECM to join its growing corporate team in London. You will work on high-profile takeovers, IPOs and cross-border matters, gain exposure to issuer-side mandates, and advise on public company activity in a dynamic, entrepreneurial culture.

The successful candidate will have 1+ years PQE, be focused on Public M&A and ECM (50%+), be capable of handling diverse corporate work, and demonstrate strong transactional skills

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience.
• Strong focus on Public M&A and ECM (≥50% of current practice).
• Ability to handle broader corporate and private M&A matters.
• High-quality transactional experience and technical ability.
• Ambitious and keen to grow within the practice.

Responsibilities

• Advise on public takeovers and mergers.
• Lead or contribute to Equity Capital Markets transactions, IPOs and fundraisings.
• Provide public company advisory support on cross-border, international matters.
• Engage in cross-border and issuer-side mandates within a growing practice.

Skills

Public M&A

ECM

Corporate transactions

Transactional ability

Ambition

Job description

Public M&A & ECM Associate/Senior Associate (1-3+ PQE)

A leading UK law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate lawyer with a strong background in Public M&A and Equity Capital Markets to join its growing specialist team.

The Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad mix of Public M&A, ECM and IPO transactions, while also gaining exposure to wider corporate and private M&A matters. The team acts on high-profile domestic and international transactions and is particularly active in the public company space.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will:

• Have a minimum of 1 years' post-qualification experience.
• Be predominantly focused on Public M&A and ECM work, with at least 50% of current practice in these areas.
• Be comfortable undertaking broader corporate and private M&A matters where required.
• Demonstrate high-quality transactional experience and strong technical ability.
• Be ambitious and keen to play a visible role in a growing practice.

The Work

The team advises on:

• Public takeovers and mergers
• Equity Capital Markets transactionsIPOs and secondary fundraisings
• Public company advisory work
• Cross-border and international transactions

The ECM practice is particularly active and advises on a broad range of transactions across the market, with significant issuer-side mandates.

Why Join?

• Join one of the most active Public M&A and ECM teams in the market.
• High-quality, high-profile work with a genuinely manageable culture.
• Greater client exposure and responsibility than is typically available in larger teams.
• Opportunity to work directly with highly regarded partners who are committed to growing the practice.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with clear scope for progression.
• Strong emphasis on trust and autonomy.