Corporate Lawyer - Elite NY Law Firm

JR United Kingdom; Brighton; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Un cabinet d'avocats prestigieux basé à New York recherche un 'Corporate M&A Associate' avec 5 à 10 ans d'expérience pour son bureau de Londres. Cette opportunité unique offre un développement de carrière réel et des transactions de haute envergure, avec un accès direct aux partenaires de marché et des clients de premier plan. Les candidats doivent être membres du barreau britannique et avoir une solide formation en M&A internationale.

Benefits

Développement de carrière

Accès à des clients de premier plan

Culture d'équipe collaborative

Qualifications

• Expérience avérée en transactions M&A de grande complexité.
• Travailler au sein d'un cabinet d'élite à Londres.
• Excellentes compétences académiques et techniques.

Responsibilities

• Travailler sur des transactions M&A privées et publiques.
• Gérer des deals complexes et des coentreprises.
• Conseiller des clients prestigieux sur des transactions stratégiques.

Skills

M&A transactions

Cross-border deal management

Commercial mindset

Education

UK-qualified solicitor

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IDEX Consulting Ltd

Location:

brighton, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Corporate M&A Associate (5–10 PQE) – Elite NY Law Firm – London

? Location: London

? PQE: 5–10 years

? Qualification: UK-qualified solicitors only

?️ Firm: Elite US (NY-headquartered) law firm

An elite New York law firm with a thriving and prestigious London office is looking to hire a top-tier Corporate M&A Associate (5–10 PQE) into its leading Corporate practice.

This is an exceptional strategic opportunity for a UK-qualified corporate lawyer to join a high-performing team advising on some of the most complex, high-value and cross-border transactions in the market. The firm operates at the very top end of the legal industry and offers true career development alongside Cravath-level compensation.

? About the Role:

You will work closely with leading US and UK partners on cutting-edge transactions, including:

• Private and public M&A
• Private equity and sponsor-led transactions
• Cross-border deals and joint ventures
• Strategic investments, carve-outs, and corporate reorganisations

Clients include global private equity houses, multinational corporates, sovereign wealth funds, and high-growth companies across key sectors including technology, life sciences, financial services, and energy.

• UK-qualified solicitor with 5–10 years’ PQE
• Trained at and currently working within an elite Magic Circle, Silver Circle, or top-tier US firm in London
• Extensive experience in complex M&A transactions and cross-border deal management
• Excellent academic credentials and technical skills
• Confident, commercially-minded, and capable of managing sophisticated clients and transactions

? Why Join?

• Direct access to market-leading partners and high-profile clients
• Exposure to global deals with real responsibility and progression
• A tight-knit, entrepreneurial and collaborative team culture
• Genuine long-term career development within a firm that promotes on merit

Interested?

This is a rare and high-calibre opportunity.

To discuss in confidence or apply directly, please get in touch.

All enquiries are treated with the strictest discretion.

To Apply:

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the role to [emailprotected] .