Corporate Associate - 5-8 PQE

BCL Legal; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in London is looking for a Corporate Associate with 5-8 PQE. The role involves advising on private M&A and complex corporate matters. The salary is between £115,000 - £130,000, with a standard bonus scheme. Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background and training from a reputable firm.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Bonus scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• 5-8 years post qualification experience in a reputable firm.
• Experience in corporate law, especially M&A and capital markets.

Responsibilities

• Advise on high-value and complex Corporate matters.
• Work on private M&A and cross-border deals.
• Manage client relationships and support business development.

Skills

Strong academic background

Strong technical knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Business development experience

Client relationship management

Education

Training and post-qualified corporate experience

Job description

Overview

Corporate Associate - 5-8 PQE

Top 20 International firm | London | £115,000 - £130,000

A corporate associate is offered an outstanding opportunity to join an industry leading corporate team at this well-regarded International 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 five years;, up to eight years\' post qualification experience.

The corporate team in London is highly established, ranked in Band 2 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.

In terms of the work which the team undertakes, this predominantly consists of:

Private M&A, investment and Equity Capital Markets work, including a high proportion of cross-border deals.

The salary bracket for the roles starts at £115k, ranging up to £130k for those with more experience, in addition to a relatively industry standard bonus scheme, activated for hitting the hours target of 1400.

This position is ideally suited to mid-level corporate associates. Candidates applying for this position should be able to display:

• 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 £115,000 - £130,000
• 25 days annual leave
• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Cycle to work scheme

How to Apply

To apply for the job of Corporate Associate, or for more information please feel free to reach out to Andre Kacperski at BCL Legal.