Corporate Associate - Private M&A

Rutherford Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading US law firm in London is seeking a Corporate Associate with 2-4 years of PQE to work on complex M&A, private equity, and venture capital deals. This role offers the chance to advise multinational clients, draft and negotiate essential documentation, and build strong professional relationships. The firm provides excellent career growth, competitive compensation, and a supportive environment for professional development.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of post-qualification experience in corporate law.
• Qualified to practice law in England & Wales.
• Excellent academic credentials from a top-tier university.
• Strong experience in private M&A, joint ventures, and complex multijurisdictional issues.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex corporate transactions, including M&A and private equity.
• Draft, review, and negotiate corporate documentation.
• Liaise with clients and opposing counsel, building professional relationships.
• Collaborate with team members on transactions.

Skills

Corporate law expertise

M&A transactions

Private equity deals

Venture capital transactions

Client relationship management

Education

Top-tier university degree

Job description

Our Client

Our client, a leading US law firm, is looking for a 2-5 PQE Corporate Associate to join its prestigious London office. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, cross-border transactions for high-profile clients, including Fortune 50 companies, private equity firms and venture capital funds.

The firm specialises in corporate governance, securities, M&A and investment lifecycle deals across multiple industries. The London office plays a key role in the firm’s global network, offering excellent career growth prospects, competitive compensation and a supportive, dynamic environment for professional development.

Position Overview

As a Corporate Associate, you will play a key role in advising on a wide range of sophisticated corporate transactions, including public and private M&A, asset deals, corporate venture investments, carve‑outs, split‑offs, joint ventures and contested scenarios. You will work closely with partners and clients, including multinational corporations, private equity firms and sovereign entities, on deals spanning multiple industries and jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a variety of complex corporate transactions, including M&A, private equity and venture capital deals
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex corporate documentation
• Play a significant role in all aspects of M&A and venture capital transactions
• Liaise directly with clients and opposing counsel, building strong professional relationships
• Collaborate with team members while also handling individual responsibilities

Requirements

• 2-4 years of post‑qualification experience in corporate law
• Qualified to practice law in England & Wales
• Excellent academic credentials from a top‑tier university
• Proficiency in working on a full range of M&A transactions, joint ventures, and private equity transactions, often involving complex multijurisdictional issues
• Strong experience in private M&A

For more information about this position, please get in touch with Rebecca Collins.
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