Corporate Associate - 3-5 PQE

BCL Legal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in London seeks a Corporate Associate with 3–5 years of post-qualification experience. The role involves leading mid-sized transactions, particularly in M&A, and working closely with Partners. Candidates should possess a strong academic background and excellent communication skills. The firm offers a competitive salary package of £110,000 - £125,000, 25 days of annual leave, a bonus scheme, and generous parental leave. Hybrid working with 60% office attendance is expected.

Benefits

Salary package of £110,000 - £125,000

25 days annual leave

Bonus scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Corporate experience gained with a reputable practice or city firm.
• Experience in handling mid-sized transactions, particularly in M&A.
• Ability to work closely with various Partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead on a range of mid-sized transactions.
• Handle Venture Capital, Joint Ventures, and M&A work.
• Work with Private Equity houses and financial services clients.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Commercial acumen

Business development experience

Education

Strong academic background

Job description

Corporate Associate - 3 -5 PQE
Legal 500 International law firm | London | £110,000 - £125,000

Overview

A corporate associate is offered an outstanding opportunity to join an industry leading corporate team at this well-regarded practice, in London. The firm, which ranks as one of the leading firms in London, with a particular focus on Corporate as their core practice in London, are looking to expand their Corporate offering with the addition of a mid-level associate, from three years' post qualification experience. The corporate team in London is highly established, ranked in the Legal 500 and Chambers for their mid-market M&A deals advisory expertise, working directly with the Partners on high-value and complex Corporate matters across a range of matters, including transactional mergers and acquisitions, acting for buyers and sellers on share and assets and sales/purchases, as well as joint ventures, and general corporate transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead on a range of mid-sized transactions, working in close proximity with various Partners, particularly on larger transactions
• Handling a range of work, including Venture Capital, Joint Ventures, and M&A
• Venture Capital work in conjunction with leading Private Equity houses, private individuals, and family offices, including a high proportion of cross-border deals in the financial services space

Qualifications

• A strong academic background
• Training and post-qualified corporate experience gained with a reputable national or international practice or city‑firm
• Strong technical knowledge and commercial acumen
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in business development and client relationship management

Hybrid Working

The client operates a 60% office attendance policy, which is discretionary, but considered the norm.

Benefits

• Salary package of £110,000 - £125,000
• 25 days annual leave
• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• 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.