Corporate Associate - Private M&A

Rutherford Search; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading US law firm seeks a Corporate Associate to join its London office, specializing in intricate corporate transactions. This role offers the chance to work with high-profile clients on M&A, venture capital, and private equity deals while providing significant career growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Excellent career growth prospects

Competitive compensation

Supportive, dynamic environment for professional development

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of post-qualification experience in corporate law.
• Proficiency in complex multijurisdictional issues.
• Strong experience in private M&A.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex corporate transactions including M&A and venture capital deals.
• Draft and negotiate complex corporate documentation.
• Collaborate with team members while handling individual responsibilities.

Skills

Corporate law

M&A transactions

Venture capital

Private equity

Client relationship management

Education

Qualified to practice law in England & Wales

Excellent academic credentials from a top-tier university

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 Rebecca Collins.
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