Corporate Associate in City Of London

Job description

Corporate Associate (3-6 PQE) | Respected National Firm | Sophisticated Corporate Work | City of London (Hybrid) | £60,000 - £85,000

A highly regarded national law firm is looking to expand its London-based Corporate team with the addition of an ambitious and self-motivated Associate (3-6 PQE). This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established yet growing corporate practice , working directly with a close-knit team of Chambers Recommended Partners and gaining hands-on exposure to high quality work and impressive market-leading clients.

The Role:

You’ll be involved in a full range of corporate transactions, including:

• M&A (both share and asset sales/purchases).
• Private equity and venture capital investments.
• Business restructures and reorganisations.
• Joint ventures and shareholder arrangements.
• LLPs and partnerships.
• Fundraising and investment work

You will be encouraged to take real ownership of your matters, running transactions from instruction through to completion and dealing with clients directly. The firm promotes a commercial, entrepreneurial, and collaborative approach , often working alongside other specialised departments such as tax, employment, and real estate to deliver a comprehensive client service.

The Team:

The Corporate team is known for its work in the £10m–£100m deal value range and is ranked in the Legal 500 for its strength in this space . Clients include high-net-worth individuals, financial institutions, private investors, family businesses, mid-level corporates, and start-ups.

Key Responsibilities:

• Running your own deals with Partner oversight.
• Drafting and negotiating transaction documents (SPA/APA, disclosure letters, ancillaries, etc.).
• Managing the disclosure and due diligence process.
• Handling post-completion work.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Participating in business development activities and building your professional network.
• Staying abreast of legal and regulatory developments.

About You:

You will ideally be a Corporate Solicitor or Cilex with 3–6 years’ PQE , although applications from those outside of this range will be considered if you can demonstrate the right experience and mindset.

You will ideally have:

• Solid experience in M&A and general corporate transactions.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• A confident communicator with a commercial outlook.
• A team player who can also work independently.
• Someone with an interest in business development and a desire to grow their own client base

Benefits & Culture:

This firm offers a progressive, ambitious and genuinely people-focused environment , alongside an excellent benefits package, including:

• Minimum 25 days’ annual leave (plus Christmas shutdown).
• Private medical insurance (option to include family).
• Income protection (up to 75% salary).
• Travel insurance for you and family.
• Smart pension scheme.
• Life assurance (3x salary).
• One early finish Friday per month.
• Two paid volunteering days annually.
• Interest-free travel pass/parking loan.
• Employee assistance programme and mental health support.
• Vibrant internal networks and social events.
• Clear annual promotions process open to all.

Interested in learning more?

If you're ready to take the next step in your Corporate law career with a supportive firm offering real progression opportunities, get in touch today for a confidential discussion - [email protected]

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City Of London

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Published at

05-09-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English