Corporate Associate NQ - 4 PQE

MAP Legal Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a Corporate Associate (NQ-4PQE) for its London office. This role offers a chance to engage in a diverse range of corporate matters, focusing on private M&A and more. Candidates are expected to have strong academic backgrounds, a genuine interest in the life sciences sector, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will have 0-4 years’ PQE.
• Interest in private M&A is essential.
• Experience in life sciences sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Work on private M&A, capital markets, and joint ventures.
• Advise clients, particularly in life sciences on complex arrangements.
• Collaborate with partners and contribute to cross-border matters.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Teamwork

Initiative

Analytical skills

Education

Strong academic credentials

Job description

Corporate Associate (NQ-4PQE)

A leading international law firm is seeking a talented and ambitious Corporate Associate with 0–4 years’ PQE to join its London office. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer who is looking to take on real responsibility, work closely with experienced partners, and be part of a collaborative and high-performing team. The role offers exposure to a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, with a particular focus on private M&A, alongside capital markets, joint ventures, venture capital, and private equity transactions. A significant part of the practice also involves advising clients in the life sciences sector on licensing, collaborations, and other complex commercial arrangements.

The team operates as part of a globally integrated Corporate & Finance Group and regularly works alongside colleagues in the US and across Europe. Virtually all matters are cross-border in nature, and the team advises a diverse client base that includes some of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, fast-growth biotech businesses, and major technology firms. Associates are encouraged to take initiative, think commercially, and work across disciplines to deliver creative and pragmatic solutions.

The ideal candidate will have strong academic credentials and experience at a top-tier international, US, or specialist life sciences firm. A genuine interest in private M&A is essential, and experience or enthusiasm for the life sciences sector will be a significant advantage. This role would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment and who is looking to build a career in a team where they can make a real impact.

All applications will be handled in confidence.

For further information, and a confidential discussion, please apply to MAP Legal [e-mail]

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Please note:Where a level of experience, such as 'PQE', is indicated, this is a guideline only and we welcome applications from candidates with more or fewer years’ experience.

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