Senior Associate

Simpson Judge; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Judge in London is seeking a Senior Associate to strengthen its Corporate/ECM team. The role focuses on advising on ECM, Public M&A and related corporate transactions for a high-profile client base.

You'll work with senior lawyers, handle sophisticated matters, and gain significant client exposure, with a hybrid work model and clear progression opportunities at the firm.

Qualifications

• London-based senior associate with 7+ PQE specializing in ECM and Public M&A.
• Experience handling Main Market and AIM transactions.
• Strong governance knowledge and autonomous transaction management.

Responsibilities

• Work on Equity Capital Markets transactions.
• Handle Public M&A and takeovers.
• Involve IPOs, flotations, and equity fundraisings.
• Advise on corporate governance for listed companies.

Skills

ECM experience

Public M&A

Education

UK solicitor qualification

Job description

Senior Associate

Corporate / ECM

London

Hybrid

7+ PQE

I’m working with a leading UK law firm that is looking to strengthen its London Corporate team with a Senior Associate specialising in Equity Capital Markets and Public M&A.

This UK-based legal and professional services group with a strong national presence and an extensive client base ranging from FTSE 100 businesses and major corporates through to privately owned companies and individuals. It has an entrepreneurial culture, a collaborative approach and a clear focus on continued growth and progression.

The firm has an excellent reputation for advising businesses, investors and listed companies on ECM, Public M&A and broader corporate transactions, offering lawyers the opportunity to work on high-quality matters.

The Role

The successful candidate will work on a broad range of sophisticated corporate transactions, including:

• Equity Capital Markets transactions
• Public M&A and takeovers
• IPOs and flotations
• Equity fundraisings and subscriptions
• Rights issues and private placements
• Share buy-backs and block trades
• Corporate governance and listed company advisory

You’ll work closely with senior lawyers and have significant client exposure and responsibility for transactions.

About You

We're keen to hear from lawyers with:

• 7+ PQE
• Strong ECM experience
• Experience handling Public M&A
• Exposure to Main Market and/or AIM transactions
• Strong technical corporate and governance knowledge
• The ability to manage transactions with a high degree of autonomy

This is not a general private M&A/PE role candidates should have genuine ECM and/or Public M&A experience.