Senior Corporate & M&A Counsel | City, Hybrid

LAW Absolute; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

LAW Absolute seeks a Corporate/M&A Associate (4+ PQE) in the City of London, offering hybrid working. You will advise high-growth clients, including technology and AI-focused businesses, on sophisticated M&A and private equity transactions.

The ideal candidate will bring strong drafting, negotiation and client-management skills, plus experience across domestic and cross-border deals, with clear potential for career progression in a leading independent City firm.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 4+ years' PQE.
• Strong experience in corporate M&A and private equity transactions.
• Background gained within a leading City, mid-market or regional corporate practice.
• Excellent technical, drafting and negotiation skills.
• Commercially minded, proactive and confident managing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Handle mergers, acquisitions and business disposals.
• Lead private equity investments and VC deals.
• Manage management buy-outs and buy-ins.
• Oversee restructurings and refinancings.
• Draft shareholder agreements and govern corporate matters.
• Manage domestic and cross-border transactions.
• Plan exit and succession for business owners.

Skills

M&A experience

Private equity transactions

Client relationship management

Drafting

Negotiation

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

LAW Absolute seeks a Corporate/M&A Associate (4+ PQE) in the City of London, offering hybrid working. You will advise high-growth clients, including technology and AI-focused businesses, on sophisticated M&A and private equity transactions.

The ideal candidate will bring strong drafting, negotiation and client-management skills, plus experience across domestic and cross-border deals, with clear potential for career progression in a leading independent City firm.