Elite London M&A Associate - Cross-Border Deals, High Pay

Nicholas Scott Lateral Lawyer Hires; Greater London; On-site; GBP 184,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

Nicholas Scott Lateral Lawyer Hires is seeking a Corporate M&A Associate in London with 2-4 years UK PQE. You will handle high-profile cross-border deals for a top-tier US firm, advising on public and private M&A, and managing transactions from inception to completion.

The role emphasizes commercial acumen and client service within a competitive London market. The position offers a base pay range of $245,000–$320,000 per year, plus an annual bonus, and requires the ability to supervise juniors

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' UK PQE ideally in the London market
• Extensive experience in complex M&A transactions and cross-border deal management
• Proven ability to advise on public and private M&A
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers/trainees

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex cross-border M&A deals from inception to completion
• Coordinate with foreign counsel and manage regulatory hurdles
• Draft transaction documents and oversee due diligence and closing
• Lead and mentor junior lawyers/trainees where appropriate

Skills

M&A experience

Cross-border deals

Due diligence

Mentoring juniors

Job description

Nicholas Scott Lateral Lawyer Hires is seeking a Corporate M&A Associate in London with 2-4 years UK PQE. You will handle high-profile cross-border deals for a top-tier US firm, advising on public and private M&A, and managing transactions from inception to completion.

The role emphasizes commercial acumen and client service within a competitive London market. The position offers a base pay range of $245,000–$320,000 per year, plus an annual bonus, and requires the ability to supervise juniors