Corporate Associate - 3PQE+

BCL Legal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A top legal firm in London is seeking a Corporate Associate with 3+ years of experience to join their esteemed corporate team. This role involves leading mid-sized transactions in areas such as Venture Capital and M&A, engaging closely with Partners. Candidates should possess a strong academic background, excellent technical expertise, and communication skills, alongside a proven track record in business development. The position offers a salary ranging from £100,000 to £110,000 with additional benefits including a bonus scheme and enhanced leave policies.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Bonus scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Training and post-qualified corporate experience gained with a reputable national or international practice.
• Experience with cross-border and international clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead a variety of mid-sized transactions with Partners.
• Handle work including Venture Capital, Joint Ventures, and M&A.
• Engage in business development and client relationship management.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Commercial acumen

Business development experience

Client relationship management

Education

Strong academic background

Job description

Corporate Associate – 3 PQE+ (Legal 500 City law firm | London | £100,000 - £110,000)

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.

Work Focus

In terms of the work the team undertakes, it predominantly consists of:

• Venture Capital work, in conjunction with a number of leading Private Equity houses, as well as private individuals, and family offices including a high proportion of cross‑border deals in the financial services space. Experience with cross‑border and international clients is a pre‑requisite, due to the flow of off‑shore work coming into the firm.
• You will be leading on a range of mid‑sized transactions, working in close proximity with various Partners, particularly on larger transactions, where you will be handling a range of work, including Venture Capital, Joint Ventures, and M&A.

The salary bracket for the roles starts at £100k, ranging up to £110k for those with more experience, in addition to a relatively industry standard bonus scheme, activated for hitting the hours target of 1400.

Requirements

• 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

With regards to hybrid working, my client operates a 60% office attendance policy, which is discretionary, but considered the norm.

Benefits

• Salary package of £100,000 – £110,000
• 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.