Corporate Lawyer - Elite NY Law Firm

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious New York law firm in London seeks a Corporate M&A Associate with 5-10 PQE to join their elite team. This role offers exciting opportunities in high-value transactions and direct access to market-leading partners, coupled with a commitment to career development and Cravath-level compensation.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Exposure to global deals

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Trained at a top-tier law firm in London.
• Excellent academic credentials with strong technical skills.
• Trained at Magic Circle, Silver Circle, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Advise on private and public M&A transactions.
• Manage complex and high-value cross-border deals.
• Collaborate with partners on strategic investments.

Skills

M&A Transactions

Cross-Border Deal Management

Client Management

Commercial Awareness

Education

UK-qualified solicitor

5-10 years PQE

Job description

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Client:

IDEX Consulting Ltd

Location:

watford, hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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] .