Corporate Solicitor - Senior Associate

Bydand Recruitment Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits

Hybrid working

Job summary

Bydand Recruitment Group is recruiting a Senior Associate for a leading international law firm in London. The role focuses on corporate M&A within the media, gaming and digital sectors, with a strong cross-border element.

You will advise on a broad range of transactions, working with highly regarded partners and a diverse international client base. The role offers premium transactional work, responsibility and clear progression in a hybrid London setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' PQE in a leading corporate practice, with strong M&A experience.
• Excellent technical drafting and transactional abilities.
• Experience managing complex deal processes and multi-jurisdictional matters.
• Strong commercial judgement and client-handling skills.
• Keen interest in developing sector expertise within media, gaming or tech.

Responsibilities

• Advise on domestic and cross-border M&A transactions.
• Handle private acquisitions and disposals and strategic investments.
• Work on growth equity investments and JV structures.
• Support corporate restructurings and strategic projects.
• Collaborate with partners on high-profile, international deals.
• Provide guidance to founders, PE investors and intermediaries.

Skills

Corporate M&A

Drafting skills

Deal management

Commercial judgement

Sector knowledge: TMT

Job description

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.