Corporate M&A Associate

Origin Legal Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Origin Legal Ltd in London is recruiting a mid-to-senior level corporate associate to join a premier US law firm platform with a strong international practice.

You will work closely with partners on sophisticated cross-border M&A, private equity investments and complex corporate transactions for an elite client base, with significant responsibility and direct client exposure in a demanding, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years' PQE (guideline; strong candidates outside this range will be considered)
• Trained and qualified at a leading City, US or international law firm
• Strong corporate M&A experience with cross-border exposure
• Excellent technical drafting, negotiation and transactional execution skills
• Commercially astute, proactive and capable of managing multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Work closely with partners and senior lawyers on a broad range of sophisticated corporate transactions
• Negotiate and draft key transaction documentation, managing due diligence
• Coordinate multi-jurisdictional workstreams and transactional execution
• Advise clients on commercial and legal issues in high-profile deals

Skills

M&A experience

Cross-border deals

Client interaction

Drafting skills

Education

Qualified at a top City/US/international firm

Job description

A US law firm with a highly regarded corporate practice is seeking a talented mid-to-senior-level associate to join its London team.

The team advises a broad range of private equity sponsors, multinational corporates, financial institutions and other leading market participants on complex, high-value corporate transactions. The practice is particularly recognised for its work on sophisticated cross-border M&A, strategic acquisitions and disposals, and complex corporate matters involving multiple jurisdictions.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a premier US law firm platform, working alongside leading partners on high-profile transactions for an impressive international client base.

The Role

You will work closely with partners and senior lawyers on a broad range of sophisticated corporate transactions, including:

• Public and private M&A transactions, including domestic and cross-border acquisitions and disposals
• Strategic investments, joint ventures and corporate reorganisations
• Complex private M&A transactions involving multinational businesses and international counterparties
• Take-private transactions and public company M&A, where relevant to the practice
• Corporate governance matters and general advisory work arising in connection with transactional mandates
• Negotiating and drafting key transaction documentation, managing due diligence and coordinating multi-jurisdictional workstreams

The role offers significant responsibility, direct partner interaction and exposure to high-profile, complex transactions. You will play an important role in managing deal execution, advising clients on key commercial and legal issues, and working alongside some of the leading practitioners in the market.

Candidate Profile

• 4–8 years' PQE (guideline only; strong candidates outside this range will be considered)
• Trained and qualified at a leading City, US or international law firm
• Strong corporate M&A experience, ideally with exposure to complex cross-border transactions
• Experience managing significant aspects of transactions
• Excellent technical drafting, negotiation and transactional execution skills
• Strong academic background
• Commercially astute, proactive and capable of managing multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment
• Confident dealing directly with clients, counterparties and international legal teams

Why Apply?

• Join a premier US law firm with a highly regarded international corporate practice
• Work on complex, high-value M&A transactions for an elite client base
• Gain exposure to sophisticated cross-border deals and market-leading practitioners
• Benefit from close partner access, meaningful responsibility and a high-performance working environment
• Develop your career on a leading international platform with excellent long-term progression opportunities
• Competitive US law firm remuneration and benefits package

This opportunity would suit an ambitious mid-to-senior-level corporate associate looking to take the next step in their career within a top-tier international practice, working on some of the most sophisticated and commercially significant M&A transactions in the market.