Corporate Solicitor - Senior Associate

Bydand Recruitment Group; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 145.000 - 175.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Excellent Benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Bydand Recruitment Group in London seeks a Senior Associate to join a leading Corporate M&A team. You will advise on domestic and cross-border transactions, including M&A, private acquisitions/divestitures, growth equity, JVs and VC deals within the media, gaming and related sectors.

The role offers hybrid working, 5+ PQE, and a clear progression path with high-profile clients and sophisticated cross-border matters.

Formación

• 5+ years of post-qualification experience in corporate M&A at a leading firm.
• Strong drafting and transaction management abilities.
• Experience handling cross-border deals is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Advise on a broad range of corporate transactions including domestic and cross-border M&A.
• Handle private acquisitions and disposals, growth equity and strategic investments.
• Structure joint ventures and venture capital transactions, and manage restructurings.

Conocimientos

M&A deals

Drafting

Transactional skills

Commercial judgement

Client handling

TMT exposure

Descripción del empleo

Top corporate team looking for talented corporate M&A solicitor

Media Gaming and Gambling | London | 5+ PQE | £145,000–£175,000 + Excellent Benefits

A leading international law firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Corporate M&A team in London. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a market-leading practice with a strong reputation across the media and gaming sector, advising on some of the most innovative and high-profile transactions in the market.

Overview

• Title: Senior Associate
• Location: London | Hybrid working
• PQE: 5 PQE +
• Reports to: Partner
• Experience: Strong corporate M&A background. Previous experience of deals in the media, gaming and gambling sector would be ideal though is not crucial.

Overview of the work

You will advise on a broad range of corporate transactions, including:

• Domestic and cross-border M&A
• Private acquisitions and disposals
• Growth equity investments
• Strategic investments
• Joint ventures
• Venture capital transactions
• Corporate restructurings and strategic projects

The practice is particularly well known for its work within the gaming, betting, media and digital sectors, acting for:

• International betting and gaming operators
• Gaming studios and developers
• Digital and technology businesses
• Media and entertainment companies
• Private equity and growth capital investors
• Founders and management teams

Mix of corporate work for high-profile clients

The role offers the chance to work closely with recognised leaders in the media, gaming and gambling sectors, advising an impressive international client base on complex domestic and cross-border transactions. The team advises corporates, founders, private equity investors, growth capital investors and intermediaries on a broad range of strategic transactions across the TMT landscape.

You will work directly with highly regarded partners who are recognised for their expertise within the gaming, betting and media sectors, gaining significant client exposure and playing a key role in leading sophisticated cross-border transactions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious corporate lawyer seeking a platform that combines premium transactional work, genuine responsibility and long-term career progression.

Candidate profile

Applications are welcomed from Solicitors with 5+ years' PQE gained within a leading corporate practice. You will ideally possess:

• Strong experience advising on M&A transactions
• Excellent technical drafting and transactional skills
• Experience managing complex deal processes
• Strong commercial judgement and client-handling ability
• A collaborative and proactive approach
• An interest in developing sector expertise within TMT

Previous experience within the media, gaming, gambling or technology sectors would be advantageous but is not essential.

The firm is particularly interested in speaking with candidates who possess strong corporate credentials and are keen to build specialist expertise within these dynamic and rapidly evolving industries.

Impactful and exciting work

This is a rare opportunity to join one of the leading Corporate M&A teams operating within the TMT sector. The practice continues to advise on some of the most innovative transactions across media, gaming, betting and digital markets, offering exposure to cutting-edge businesses and complex international deal work.

For corporate lawyers seeking a combination of high-quality transactions, sector specialisation and a clear path for progression, this represents an outstanding opportunity.