Corporate Associate

SSQ; Slough; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SSQ in London is seeking a Corporate Associate (3–6 PQE) to join a leading private capital practice, blending private practice sophistication with strategic in-house exposure.

You will advise on high-value M&A and private equity transactions, work within a collaborative team, and enjoy a distinctive hybrid model that enhances career development. This is an exceptional opportunity for a lawyer aiming to balance commercial impact with technical excellence in a prestigious environment.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years' PQE in corporate M&A/private equity.
• Experience at leading London or international law firm.
• Strong technical ability and commercial judgement.

Responsibilities

• Advise on market-leading domestic and cross-border M&A and private equity transactions.
• Work with a collaborative legal team and business stakeholders.
• Balance in-house/private practice hybrid model with high-value deals.

Skills

Corporate M&A

Private equity

Commercial judgement

In-house exposure

Deal experience

Education

Solicitor qualification (UK)

Job description

Corporate Associate (3–6 PQE) | Leading Private Capital Firm | London

What if your next move combined the best of private practice and in-house - without the usual trade-offs

?
I'm working on an exclusive mandate with one of the world's leading private capital firms to appoint a talented Corporate Associate (3–6 PQE) to its London legal tea

m.
This is a genuinely unique opportunity for an ambitious lawyer currently practising at a leading London law firm who is looking to take the next step in their career without compromising on the quality or sophistication of their wo

rk.
Unlike a traditional in-house role, this position offers a distinctive hybrid in-house/private practice model. You'll work closely with the business while continuing to advise on complex, high-value corporate and private equity transactions in a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environm

ent
The Opport

• unity
  Join one of the world's most prestigious private capital
• firmsAdvise on market-leading domestic and cross-border M&A and private equity transa
• ctionsWork alongside a highly regarded, collaborative lega
• l teamGain unparalleled commercial exposure while maintaining a strong technical legal pr
• acticeBenefit from outstanding long-term career development and an exceptional remuneration p

ackage
Candidate

• Profile
  3–6 ye
• ars' PQECurrently practising at a leading London or international
• law firmStrong corporate M&A/private equity ex
• perienceExcellent technical ability and commercial j
• udgementLooking for a high-calibre alternative to traditional private

practice
This is an exceptional opportunity for lawyers seeking a role that combines the commerciality of an in-house position with the complexity, prestige and technical excellence of private

practice.