Corporate Associate

SSQ; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Benefits package

London office

Job summary

SSQ in London invites applications for a Corporate Associate to join a leading international law firm with a market-leading Corporate and Financial Sponsors practice.

You will work with top private equity sponsors, portfolio companies and corporate clients on sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions, with lean deal teams and early responsibility.

Qualifications

• England & Wales qualified solicitor
• 1–6 years' PQE
• Strong corporate M&A experience at a leading City, US or international law firm
• Financial Sponsors and private equity transaction experience
• Excellent technical ability and commercial awareness
• Strong academics and a collaborative approach

Responsibilities

• Advise on private equity acquisitions and disposals
• Handle cross-border M&A transactions
• Participate in auction processes
• Advise on portfolio company investments and exits
• Assist with corporate restructurings and general corporate advisory work

Skills

Corporate M&A experience

Cross-border transactions

Commercial awareness

Team collaboration

Education

England & Wales qualified solicitor

Job description

Corporate Associate | Elite US Law Firm | London

London | Competitive US Market Compensation | Private Equity & M&A

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a talented Corporate Associate to join the London office of a leading international law firm with a market-leading Corporate and Financial Sponsors practice.

Working alongside highly regarded partners, you'll advise leading private equity sponsors, portfolio companies and corporate clients on some of the most sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions in the market. The team is known for its high-quality work, lean deal teams and genuine responsibility from an early stage.

The Role

You will advise on a broad range of matters including:

• Private equity acquisitions and disposals
• Cross-border M&A transactions
• Auction processes
• Portfolio company investments and exits
• Corporate restructurings and general corporate advisory work

About You

Applications are welcomed from England & Wales qualified solicitors with:

• Approximately 1-6 years' PQE
• Strong corporate M&A experience gained at a leading City, US or international law firm
• Financial Sponsors and private equity transaction experience
• Excellent technical ability and commercial awareness
• Strong academics and a collaborative approach

The Opportunity

This role offers:

• Exposure to market-leading private equity clients
• High-profile, cross-border transactions
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial team environment
• Significant client contact and responsibility
• Highly competitive remuneration and benefits