Corporate Associate

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the legal sector offers a fantastic opportunity for a talented corporate lawyer to join their top-tier corporate team in London. This role is ideal for a mid-level associate with 2-4 years of PQE, specializing in M&A work. You will engage in high-value transactions, including drafting and negotiating complex legal documents for domestic and cross-border M&A. The firm promotes a hybrid working model with a 60% office attendance policy, allowing flexibility. With a competitive salary package and a range of benefits, this role is perfect for those looking to advance their career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Bonus scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• 2-4 years PQE with strong experience in corporate law and M&A.
• Training and experience from a reputable national or international practice.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate legal documents for M&A transactions.
• Handle public and private M&A, demergers, and joint ventures.

Skills

M&A experience

Legal document drafting

Client relationship management

Commercial acumen

Education

Strong academic background

Job description

A corporate associate is offered an outstanding opportunity to join an industry leading corporate team at this top tier national practice, in London.

The firm, which ranks as one of the top 10 in the UK, is arguably the largest and widest-reaching domestic UK law firm.

The London corporate team is made up of over 80 lawyers undertaking high-value, complex, and challenging matters for clients both domestically and internationally across the renewable energy, mining, oil and gas, life sciences, healthcare, technology, media, telecoms, financial services, retail, and sports sectors.

My client is currently looking to add a talented corporate lawyer, with strong experience and interest in M&A work.

The salary bracket for the roles starts at £125k from 2 PQE, up to £135k at 4 PQE, in addition to a relatively industry standard bonus scheme, activated for hitting the hours target of 1700.

The successful corporate associate joining this team will handle a full range of corporate work, which will include:

1. Drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal documents to affect public and private M&A transactions, domestic and cross-border M&A, public takeovers, demergers and joint ventures.

This position is ideally suited to a mid-level corporate associate between two and four years’ PQE. Candidates applying for this position should be able to display:

1. A strong academic background
2. Training and post-qualified corporate experience gained with a reputable national or international practice or city-firm
3. Strong technical knowledge and commercial acumen
4. Experience in business development and client relationship management

With regards to hybrid working, my client operates a 60% office attendance policy, with the option to also work from any of their regional offices.

Additional benefits include:

1. Salary package of £125,000 - £135,000
2. 25 days annual leave
3. Bonus scheme
4. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
5. Cycle to work scheme

To apply for the job of Corporate Associate, or for more information please feel free to reach out to Andre Kacperski at BCL Legal.