Corporate Associate

LAW Absolute; Slough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LAW Absolute, a US firm expanding in the UK, seeks a Corporate Public M&A Lawyer with around 3–6 years’ PQE to join a small, high-caliber team in London. The role emphasizes growth, development, and exposure to upper mid-market UK & international deals.

Candidates should have solid experience in public M&A, be familiar with UK Listing Rules and the Takeover Code, and be capable of operating with senior partners in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years PQE in M&A at an international practice.
• Strong exposure to UK Listing Rules and the Takeover Code.
• Ability to work with senior partners in a growth-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle public M&A matters for a US firm with UK practice.
• Collaborate with a small team on upper mid-market deals.
• Support business development and professional development initiatives.

Skills

M&A experience

Public M&A

UK Listing Rules

Takeover Code exposure

PQE 3–6 years

Job description

Corporate Public M&A Lawyer

A US law firm has opened a new opportunity, due to growth, for an M&A Lawyer with around 3 – 6 years’ PQE in Corporate M&A lawyer who must have strong experience of public M&A deals. The role will sit with a small team which is ranked for upper mid-market work. They would love to hear from candidates with at least 3 PQE in M&A at an international practice and with solid exposure to the UK Listing rules and the Takeover Code. This elite US firm is in a growth trajectory in London and attracts associates from UK and US HQ’d firms. There is a strong emphasis on professional development and highly accessible partners at the firm making it a positive and highly conducive environment in which to progress a brilliant career. Ref 40906

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