Corporate M&A Associate

London
Advise top-tier private equity sponsors on complex cross-border deals — at a scale that shapes markets.


Join a standout London corporate team at a leading US law firm, acting on high-value private M&A and growth equity transactions. You’ll work in lean, partner-led teams for major private equity funds, asset managers, and portfolio companies, gaining exposure to global deal-making and direct client contact from day one.


What You’ll Do

  • Lead and support on UK and cross-border private M&A for sponsor-side and management clients.
  • Draft, negotiate, and execute transaction documents across diverse sectors (tech, life sciences, media, and financial services).
  • Collaborate with US colleagues on multi-jurisdictional PE mandates.
  • Drive client engagement and manage junior support on fast-moving deals.
  • Contribute to business development and client relationship initiatives.
What You’ll Need

  • 2–7 PQE, UK-qualified (or equivalent), with experience in Private M&A / PE transactions.
  • Background from a top-tier US or international firm in London.
  • Strong drafting, negotiation, and client-facing skills.
  • Appetite for high-value, fast-paced transactions and small-team collaboration.
  • Confident communicator with excellent attention to commercial detail.
  • E&W qualification.
Team Snapshot

  • Lean, high-performing corporate group advising on deals typically ranging from £50m–£1bn+.
  • Core client base: major PE sponsors, institutional investors, and high-growth companies.
  • Collaborative, non-hierarchical culture with direct partner access and real autonomy.
  • Regular cross-border mandates with colleagues across the US and Europe.
Compensation & Progression

  • Top-of-market US package with performance bonus.
  • Hybrid working and structured career progression.
  • A platform for genuine international exposure and client impact.
Apply confidentially via [email protected]
Posted 2025-11-12

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