Corporate Associate Lawyer, Deloitte Legal

Deloitte LLP; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte LLP is seeking a dynamic Associate for their corporate legal team in London. This role focuses on M&A transactions and requires a qualified solicitor with strong experience in complex deals. You will collaborate with a diverse team and contribute to Deloitte's 'One M&A' strategy.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with relevant PQE.
• Solid experience in M&A transactions.
• Strong academic background.

Responsibilities

• Provide support on all aspects of M&A transactions.
• Advise on corporate reorganisations.
• Draft and review legal documents.

Skills

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

2:1 degree in Law or equivalent

Job description

Deloitte’s legal practice in the UK is part of the global Deloitte Legal network, which has over 2,500 lawyers in more than 85 jurisdictions. This makes Deloitte Legal one of the largest legal businesses in the world with a global footprint that exceeds that of any traditional global law firm.

We encourage consideration of flexible ways of working, both formal and informal arrangements that allow for the best outcomes for our people and our clients. If this opportunity is of interest to you, please do discuss with us.

Connect to your career at Deloitte

Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more.

What brings us all together at Deloitte?It’show we approach the thousands of decisions we make everyday. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, whereverwe arein the world, welead the way,serve with integrity, take care of each other ,fosterinclusion, andcollaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision wemake and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it mattersmost .

Connect to your opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated, dynamic and commercially minded Associate to join our expanding Deloitte Legal corporate team. This role offers a unique opportunity to play a key part in delivering and expanding our "One M&A" strategy, advising clients on M&A transactions, separations and integration workstreams, as well as complex corporate reorganisations (both domestic and international).

The successful candidate will work closely with a diverse team of legal professionals, working with team members on a national basis, as well as other Deloitte service lines, gaining exposure to a broad range of transactions and clients across various sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing support on all aspects of M&A transactions, including due diligence, deal structuring, negotiation of transaction documents, and closing.
• Advising on corporate reorganisations, including mergers, demergers, joint ventures, and restructurings, involving both UK and international entities.
• Actively contributing to the development and implementation of the "One M&A" strategy, working collaboratively with colleagues across Deloitte to identify and pursue cross-service line opportunities.
• Using technology and AI within day-to-day work and encouraging team members to work in this way.
• Drafting and reviewing a wide range of legal documents, including share purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, and ancillary transaction documents.
• Conducting legal research and analysis on complex legal issues.
• Managing multiple projects and transactions simultaneously, prioritising tasks effectively and meeting deadlines.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and other key stakeholders within Deloitte.
• Participating in business development initiatives and contributing to the growth of the Deloitte Legal practice.

Connect to your skills and professional experience

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with Relevant PQE gained at a reputable law firm or in-house legal team.
• Strong academic background with a minimum 2:1 or equivalent degree in Law or equivalent.
• Solid experience in M&A transactions, with a proven track record of advising on complex deals.
• Familiarity with corporate reorganisations and related legal issues.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of business drivers.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Connect to your business - Deloitte Legal

By connecting legal expertise and technological innovation, we’re creating a new future for law. We blend great advisory capabilities with the technology, process and change management skills to move from advice to implementation and managing legal operations. We are delivering to legal buyers the Deloitte promise of practical solutions to real business problems. Join us and experience the future of law, today.

Personal independence

Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.

Connect with your colleagues

“At Deloitte I am encouraged to work from home whenever it’s convenient. My hours are flexible - if I want to start earlier or later I can, provided I work my weekly hours overall. There are loads of nonwork-related initiatives going on that you can become involved in." - Becky, Deloitte Legal

“Our ability to seamlessly integrate legal services into broader solutions offered by Deloitte is a differentiator as compared to traditional law firms. Deloitte also has some impressive proprietary technology which we can use to streamline/improve the delivery of legal services. We are ahead of the competition in this regard, including the other Big Four." - Benjamin, Deloitte Legal

Our hybrid working policy

You’ll be based in London with hybrid working.

At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You’ll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.

Our commitment to you

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.

We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.

Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Through world-class development, you’ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you’ll learn how to lead.

Connect to your next step

A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You’ll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you’ll never stop growing, whatever your level.

Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers