M&A Lawyer/Associate

Rutherford Search; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking an M&A Associate to join their Corporate team in London. The role involves working on diverse corporate transactions including M&A and private equity, focusing on cross-border deals. Candidates should have 3-7 years of post-qualification experience. A strong skill set in documentation and client advisory is essential, along with a commitment to business development.

Qualifications

• Must have 3-7 years post-qualification experience in corporate M&A.
• Qualified in England & Wales or New York or from a top-tier Australian/New Zealand firm.

Responsibilities

• Prepare transaction documentation.
• Provide client advice on corporate transactions.
• Engage in business development activities.
• Conduct legal research and develop insights.

Skills

Corporate M&A experience

Client advisory skills

Business development skills

Legal research

Education

Qualified lawyer with 3-7 PQE

E&W/NY Qualified or from top tier Australian/NZ firm

Job description

Our Client

Our client, a highly ranked global law firm, is seeking an M&A Associate to join their Corporate team in London.

This role involves working across a diverse range of corporate transactions, including public takeovers, private M&A, private equity, equity capital markets, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring. With a focus on cross-border transactions, they excel in complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions.

Main Duties

Key responsibilities for this position will include, but are not limited to:

• Transaction documentation.

• Client advice.

• Business development.

• Conduct legal research and develop insights relevant to the practice.

Your Profile

• Qualified lawyer with 3-7 PQE in corporate M&A.

• E&W/NY Qualified or from top tier Australian/NZ firm.

For more information about this position, please get in touch with Jonathan Skerrett.
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]
Reference Code: 23674

Rutherford is a specialist legal search firm in the UK and US, operating across both in-house and private practice, recruiting lawyers within financial services practice areas.