Corporate M&A Associate

Austen Lloyd; Greater London; Hybride; GBP 90 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Career progression

International M&A exposure

Training & development

Collaborative culture

Résumé du poste

Austen Lloyd is seeking a Corporate M&A Associate for a leading Legal 500 firm in London. The role offers exposure to domestic and cross-border transactions, a supportive culture, hybrid working, and a clear progression path within a top-tier corporate team.

You will advise on share and asset purchase agreements, coordinate due diligence, and work with partners on high-value deals, including private equity and VC investments. The firm provides comprehensive benefits and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in corporate M&A transactions.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills for complex deals.
• Commercially minded with excellent attention to detail.

Responsabilités

• Advise on domestic and cross-border mergers, acquisitions and disposals.
• Draft and negotiate share and asset purchase agreements and ancillary documents.
• Manage due diligence processes and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Support private equity, venture capital and management buyouts on transactions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships with senior stakeholders.

Connaissances

M&A experience

Drafting & negotiation

Attention to detail

Formation

Solicitor qualification

Description du poste

Job Description

Corporate M&A Associate - Legal 500 Firm - London

Salary: Competitive | Hybrid Working | Clear Progression Path

A highly regarded Legal 500 firm in London is seeking a Corporate M&A Associate to join its established and growing corporate practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious associate to work on high-quality domestic and cross-border M&A transactions within a supportive firm offering flexibility, progression, and a competitive remuneration package.

The Role
From a recruitment perspective, this role offers exposure to a wide range of mergers and acquisitions work, including:

• Advising on domestic and cross-border mergers, acquisitions, and disposals


• Drafting and negotiating share and asset purchase agreements and ancillary documentation


• Managing due diligence processes and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams


• Advising on corporate restructurings and strategic investments


• Supporting private equity, venture capital, and management buyouts


• Working closely with partners and senior associates on complex, high-value transactions


• Building and maintaining strong client relationships

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package


• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements


• Clear and transparent career progression within a Legal 500 ranked corporate team


• Exposure to complex, high-value, and often international M&A work


• Ongoing training, mentoring, and professional development


• Supportive and collaborative working culture

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in corporate M&A transactions


• Strong technical, drafting, and negotiation skills


• Commercially minded with excellent attention to detail


• Confident working on complex matters and managing competing deadlines


• Ambitious and keen to develop within a leading London firm