Corporate Associate (4-6 PQE) - US Firm

The Opportunity

A prestigious global law firm is seeking a Corporate Associate (4-6 PQE) to join its high-performing London team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented lawyer to work on complex, high-profile M&A transactions, including public M&A, takeovers, and strategic corporate advisory work.

The London corporate team plays a key role in the firm’s international practice, advising multibillion-dollar investment funds, financial institutions, and energy sector clients on market-leading deals across Europe, the US, the Middle East, and beyond. The team is renowned for its expertise in private equity, special situations, and cross-border investments, making it a recognised player in the international corporate market.

The Role

As a Corporate Associate, you will:

• Advise on high-value, complex M&A transactions, including public and private deals, takeovers, and debt-for-equity swaps.
• Work on strategic corporate advisory mandates, including schemes of arrangement, take-privates, and restructuring transactions.
• Act for leading investment funds and financial institutions on special situations, distressed investing, and equity restructurings.
• Collaborate with market-leading partners and senior professionals on cross-border transactions.
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge deals across the energy, renewables, infrastructure, technology, and telecommunications sectors.
• Contribute to business development and client relationship management initiatives.

Key Requirements

• 4-6 years’ PQE, qualified in England & Wales or an equivalent jurisdiction.
• Proven experience in high-value M&A transactions and a keen interest in public M&A.
• Experience advising energy clients or sophisticated financial institutions (e.g., investment banks, hedge funds, institutional lenders, or major investors).
• Strong technical skills with the ability to handle complex, cross-border deals.
• A commercially driven mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build strong client relationships.
• Outstanding academic credentials and a commitment to excellence.

Why Join?

• Be part of a top-tier, globally renowned firm with a market-leading corporate practice.
• Work on complex, high-profile, cross-border transactions alongside industry-leading professionals.
• Join a team with a strong reputation in M&A, private equity, and energy deals.
• Benefit from the firm’s commitment to innovation, collaboration, and diversity.
• Access exceptional professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits package.