Corporate / M&A Associate 2-4 PQE

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious US law firm is seeking a Corporate Associate (2–4 PQE) to join their London team. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-value M&A transactions within a collaborative environment, providing competitive remuneration and professional growth in a meritocratic setting.

Benefits

International platform with top-of-market work

Collaborative team environment

Highly competitive US-level remuneration

Qualifications

• 2–4 years' post-qualification experience in corporate/M&A (public and/or private).
• Strong academics and technical ability.
• Experience with energy, infrastructure, or financial sponsor clients is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work on market-leading M&A transactions.
• Advise on high-value cross-border M&A, public takeovers, and strategic investments.

Skills

Client Skills

Commercial Mindset

Education

Trained at a leading UK, US, or international firm

Strong Academics

Job description

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Corporate / M&A Associate 2-4 PQE, London

Client:

Medlock Partners

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Corporate Associate – 2–4 PQE

Top-Tier US Firm | London | High-End Public & Private M&A | £Top of Market

An elite US law firm with a strong international presence is seeking a Corporate Associate (2–4 PQE) to join its highly regarded London team. This is an opportunity to work on market-leading M&A transactions with some of the most commercially sophisticated clients across sectors including private equity, energy, infrastructure, TMT, and financial services.

The team is known for advising on high-value cross-border M&A, public takeovers, take privates, schemes of arrangement, and strategic investments, often involving global investment funds, major corporates, and financial institutions.

What makes this opportunity stand out?

• A truly international platform with top-of-market work
• Close-knit, collaborative team with a reputation for developing talent
• Highly competitive US-level remuneration

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 2–4 years' post-qualification experience in corporate/M&A (public and/or private)
• Trained at a leading UK, US, or international firm
• Strong academics and technical ability
• Confident client skills and a commercial mindset
• Experience with energy, infrastructure, or financial sponsor clients is a plus

This role is ideal for someone seeking greater exposure to headline work, a meritocratic environment, and a genuine opportunity to grow within a top-tier practice.