Corporate Finance Senior Associate

Pinsent Masons; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London seeks a Corporate Finance Senior Associate with over 7 years of PQE. The ideal candidate will have equity capital markets and public M&A experience, be commercially aware, and have a strong client-focused approach. Responsibilities include handling high-value transactions and advising listed clients on regulatory compliance. A strong academic background and excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years PQE in corporate law.
• Experience in a City firm.
• Enthusiastic about business development.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-value cross-border transactions.
• Advise on IPOs and secondary fundraisings.
• Provide day-to-day advice regarding regulatory regimes.

Skills

Equity capital markets experience

Public M&A experience

Commercial awareness

Client-focused approach

Strong communication skills

Education

Strong academic background

Job description

Overview

Corporate Finance Senior Associate
7+ years PQE - London

We are currently looking to recruit a talented corporate lawyer to join the London Corporate Finance team, ideally a candidate with at least 7 years PQE experience in equity capital markets deals and with some public M&A experience.

The Team

Capable of handling high-value, cross-border transactions, Pinsent Masons LLP is regularly instructed by an impressive roster of clients covering a wide range of sectors. Edward Stead heads the national corporate practice and is supported by 16 partners and legal directors in the London team, with specialists in M&A, corporate finance, private equity, equity capital markets and corporate governance.

The Corporate Finance (CF) practice is a significant part of the firm\'s international Corporate practice and has been identified by the Firm as a key area for investment as it continues to enhance its reputation in the City of London.

At Pinsent Masons, CF work is broadly interpreted as doing corporate work for listed companies and investment banks and other intermediaries active in the public markets. Examples would include advising on IPOs, secondary fundraisings, takeovers and providing day-to-day advice to the boards of our listed clients on the application of relevant regulatory regime, including the Listing Rules, the AIM Rules, and MAR.

Awards

The Pinsent Masons Corporate UK team is consistently ranked in the top 10 by number of M&A deals in the UK by Merger market. We are a top eight law firm by number of listed clients according to Adviser Rankings.

Pinsent Masons is the most well represented firm in Legal 500 UK with the highest number of practice rankings across the UK as a whole and the highest number of top tier rankings across the UK, a position we maintain year-on-year.

Pinsent Masons achieved the most rankings out of all firms in the Chambers UK 2025 guide. The firm is in the top two for the most band 1 rankings as well.

Innovation and creativity in the delivery of legal services is at the heart of what we do and no other firm has won the FT\'s Most Innovative Law Firm in Europe Award more than us (3 wins and counting).

To view all awards and nominations please visit our accolades page at www.pinsentmasons.com/accolades.

The Candidate Required

The successful candidate will ideally have gained experience in a City firm. Candidates must be technically excellent but equally important, commercially aware and enthusiastic about business development. They will be a team player with a strong, client focussed approach. They will also have a strong academic background and excellent communication and organisational skills.

About the Firm

Pinsent Masons is a global 100 law firm, with over 3,800 employees operating out of 28 locations across Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. We have a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice rooted in a deep understanding of the sectors and geographies in which our clients operate. Our global reach ensures that we are well-placed to advise on complex multi-jurisdictional matters across a full range of legal disciplines.

Should you require further details, please contact our in-house Lateral Recruitment Advisor Steffy Lam who can discuss the role and requirements. Contact details: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steffy-lam-715241238/ [e-mail]

About Diversity and Inclusion

At Pinsent Masons we value diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating a better workplace where all our talent can succeed and feel like they belong. We want to attract, retain and develop people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability/ long term condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by local law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.