Associates (2-4 PQE) - Corporate & Private Client / Gaming, Technology & Commercial

SteelRose Legal Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SteelRose Legal, a growing boutique law firm in London, seeks two Associates with 2–4 years PQE in Corporate & Private Client and Gaming, Technology & Commercial. The roles offer cross-border exposure, early responsibility, and direct client contact in a practical, entrepreneurial environment.

Based in Chancery Lane, the firm supports hybrid working and may sponsor exceptional candidates for UK work authorization. Strong drafting and client-management abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales.
• 2–4 years PQE required.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Commercially minded with excellent client-management abilities.
• Ability to manage matters with appropriate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Advise on M&A transactions, shareholder arrangements, and corporate restructurings.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents and governance docs.
• Support founders, family businesses, and private clients on structuring and wealth planning.
• Assist with cross-border corporate and private client transactions.
• Draft and negotiate commercial, technology, and IP agreements (licensing, SaaS, development, services).
• Advise on regulatory and licensing frameworks for gaming, tech, and digital businesses.
• Support M&A, investments, joint ventures, and restructurings in tech/gaming sectors.
• Advise on IP exploitation, commercialization, and brand protection.

Skills

Legal drafting

Client management

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Education

Solicitor qualification (England & Wales)

Job description

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Organising Institution / Firm

Rolling Basis (Official)

Greater London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Not Specified

England & Wales qualified solicitor with 2-4 years PQE; Strong technical, drafting and negotiation skills; Commercially minded with excellent client-management abilities; Experience managing matters with appropriate supervision.

Law Firm Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Associates (2-4 PQE) at SteelRose Legal

SteelRose Legal, a growing boutique law firm based in Chancery Lane, London, is hiring two Associates with 2-4 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE). The firm is seeking candidates for two distinct practice areas: Corporate & Private Client and Gaming, Technology & Commercial. Both roles offer exposure to cross-border work, early responsibility, and direct client contact within an entrepreneurial environment.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales
• 2-4 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE)
• Strong technical, drafting, and negotiation skills
• Commercially minded with excellent client-management abilities
• Ability to manage matters with appropriate supervision

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

Corporate & Private Client Associate

• Advising on M&A transactions, shareholder arrangements, and corporate restructurings
• Drafting and negotiating transaction documents and corporate governance documentation
• Supporting founders, family businesses, and private clients on structuring, succession, and wealth-planning matters
• Assisting with cross-border corporate and private client transactions
• Drafting and negotiating commercial, technology, and IP agreements (licensing, SaaS, development, services)
• Advising on regulatory and licensing frameworks for gaming, technology, and digital businesses
• Supporting M&A, investments, joint ventures, and restructurings involving tech/gaming sectors
• Advising on IP exploitation, commercialization, and brand protection

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation: Not specified in the source.
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Chancery Lane, London (Hybrid working)
Sponsorship: UK work sponsorship may be available for exceptional candidates.