Corporate Associate ( 2-7 PQE)
5 days ago
City of London
Job Title: Corporate Associate - M&A and Private Equity Location: London Experience Level: 2-7 years PQE Overview: A leading US law firm in London seeking a Corporate Associate (2-7 PQE) to join their M&A and Private Equity department. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, cross-border transactions alongside leading private equity sponsors, corporates, and financial institutions. The firm provides excellent training, close collaboration with Partners, and a supportive environment for professional growth. About the team: The Corporate M&A and Private Equity team advises leading private equity sponsors, corporates, and financial institutions, delivering commercially focused, partner-led guidance. Recognised practice advising clients, ranging from start-up companies and global organisations ensuring varied diet of complex transactions. Key Responsibilities: • Advise on domestic and cross-border M&A and private equity transactions, including takeovers, carve-outs, joint ventures., • Act as a trusted advisor to private equity sponsors and portfolio companies, delivering tailored legal solutions throughout the investment lifecycle., • Lead and support upper-middle market acquisitions, dispositions, and carve-outs, ensuring efficient execution and risk management., • Collaborate across all practice areas globally., • Work with clients across diverse sectors, including technology, healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, and energy. Requirements: • Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 2+ PQE in the UK, • Strong experience M&A and/or private equity, • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, • Commercial awareness and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment Desired Skills and Experience Job Title: Corporate Associate - M&A and Private Equity Location: London Experience Level: 2-7 years PQE Overview: A leading US law firm in London seeking a Corporate Associate (2-7 PQE) to join their M&A and Private Equity department. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, cross-border transactions alongside leading private equity sponsors, corporates, and financial institutions. The firm provides excellent training, close collaboration with Partners, and a supportive environment for professional growth. About the team: The Corporate M&A and Private Equity team advises leading private equity sponsors, corporates, and financial institutions, delivering commercially focused, partner-led guidance. Recognised practice advising clients, ranging from start-up companies and global organisations ensuring varied diet of complex transactions. Key Responsibilities: • Advise on domestic and cross-border M&A and private equity transactions, including takeovers, carve-outs, joint ventures., • Act as a trusted advisor to private equity sponsors and portfolio companies, delivering tailored legal solutions throughout the investment lifecycle., • Lead and support upper-middle market acquisitions, dispositions, and carve-outs, ensuring efficient execution and risk management., • Collaborate across all practice areas globally., • Work with clients across diverse sectors, including technology, healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, and energy. Requirements: • Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 2+ PQE in the UK, • Strong experience M&A and/or private equity, • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, • Commercial awareness and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment