Corporate M&A Solicitor (5-7 PQE)

Taylor Root Dusseldorf; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An elite US law firm in London is looking for a Corporate M&A Solicitor with 5-7 years PQE. This role involves advising on complex cross-border transactions and executing high-value deals. Candidates should have strong skills in corporate M&A, be commercially minded, and motivated to work in a fast-paced environment. This position offers exceptional progression opportunities and a competitive Cravath scale salary.

Benefits

Cravath scale salary

Exceptional client exposure

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• 5-7 years PQE from a leading law firm.
• Experience in both private and public corporate M&A.
• Confident in client-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Advise on cross-border transactions.
• Support sophisticated deal execution.
• Collaborate with international teams.

Skills

Corporate M&A expertise

Strong client-facing skills

Commercial mindset

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Qualified Corporate M&A Solicitor

Job description

Overview

Corporate M&A Solicitor – 5-7 PQE – Elite US City Law Firm – London

Cravath Scale Salary

Our client, an elite US law firm in the City, is seeking a high-calibre Corporate M&A Solicitor to join its top-ranked corporate practice. This is a strategic hire within a team known for its global reach, sophisticated deal execution, and exceptional client base.

The practice advises on a broad spectrum of complex cross-border transactions, including private acquisitions and disposals, public takeovers, joint ventures, equity capital markets, and governance matters. The team is led by a highly regarded group of partners with extensive international experience across both private equity and public M&A.

Key features

• Elite US firm with a market-leading corporate practice
• Exposure to high-profile, multi-jurisdictional transactions
• Exceptional client base across sectors and geographies
• Entrepreneurial and collaborative team culture
• Cravath scale salary – among the highest in the London market

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad spectrum of cross-border transactions, including private acquisitions and disposals, public takeovers, joint ventures, and governance matters
• Support sophisticated deal execution for high-value matters
• Collaborate with international teams and liaise with clients on strategic matters

Candidate requirements

• Qualified Corporate M&A Solicitor with 5-7 years’ PQE from a leading UK, US, or international law firm
• Strong experience in corporate M&A (private or public; ideally a combination of both)
• Commercially minded, technically strong, and confident in client-facing roles
• Motivated to work on high-value, complex transactions in a fast-paced environment

This is a rare opportunity to join a team that consistently operates at the highest level, offering genuine scope for progression and exposure to some of the most sophisticated work in the market.

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