Corporate Lawyer - Elite NY Law Firm

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading elite New York law firm is seeking a Corporate M&A Associate (5–10 PQE) to join its prestigious London office. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on complex, high-value transactions alongside market-leading partners, supporting a diverse array of global clients in technology, life sciences, and financial services. The firm emphasizes genuine career development with competitive, Cravath-level compensation.

Benefits

Direct access to market-leading partners

Exposure to global deals

Collaborative team culture

Long-term career development

Qualifications

• UK-qualified solicitor with 5–10 years’ PQE.
• Extensive experience in complex M&A transactions.
• Trained and working at an elite firm.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with US and UK partners on M&A transactions.
• Advise on high-value and cross-border transactions.
• Manage sophisticated clients and transactions.

Skills

M&A transactions

Cross-border deal management

Client management

Commercial awareness

Technical skills

Education

UK-qualified solicitor

Excellent academic credentials

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Posted:

06.06.2025

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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] .