Corporate M&A Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Corporate Lawyer with over 4 years of PQE to join its prestigious Corporate M&A team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on high-value, cross-border transactions, providing legal advice to major corporates and private equity firms. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, a proactive client-focused approach, and the ability to thrive under pressure. Join a collaborative environment that values career development and provides exposure to high-profile deals, making this a remarkable opportunity to advance your legal career in the dynamic field of M&A.

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE with experience in public M&A at a top law firm.
• Strong technical legal skills and ability to manage complex transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and advise on public M&A transactions.
• Draft and negotiate complex legal documents.
• Conduct due diligence and manage client relationships.

Skills

Public M&A

Legal Document Drafting

Due Diligence

Client Relationship Management

Proactive Client-Focused Approach

Education

Qualified in England and Wales

Commonwealth Jurisdiction Qualification

Job description

Corporate Lawyer (4+ PQE) – Corporate M&A – US Law Firm (London)

A leading US law firm in London is seeking a Corporate Lawyer with 4+ years PQE to join its highly regarded Corporate M&A team. The successful candidate will have significant experience in public M&A and have worked at a top City or international law firm. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-value, cross-border M&A transactions, advising major corporates, private equity firms, and financial institutions.

You will be responsible for:

1. Leading and advising on public M&A transactions
2. Drafting and negotiating complex legal documents
3. Conducting due diligence
4. Managing client relationships

With direct exposure to senior partners and clients, you will be involved in some of the market's most high-profile deals. The firm offers a collaborative environment with strong career development opportunities.

The ideal candidate will be qualified in England and Wales or another commonwealth jurisdiction, with strong technical legal skills and a track record in public M&A. You should have the ability to manage complex transactions, work well under pressure, and have a proactive, client-focused approach.

This is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career with a prestigious US law firm, offering international exposure, competitive compensation, and the chance to work on some of the most exciting M&A deals in the market.

For further information please contact Raj Sidhu or Matthew Porter.

For a confidential discussion, please apply to MAP Legal at [emailprotected]

MAP Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.

Please note: Where a level of experience, such as 'PQE', is indicated, this is a guideline only and we welcome applications from candidates with more or fewer years’ experience.