Corporate Associate - M&A - US Law Firm

Job Description

Corporate M&A Associate (4-8 PQE) – Highly Regarded US Law Firm – Central London

About the Firm

A highly regarded US law firm is looking to add a senior associate to its corporate M&A team in London. The firm is recognised for advising on complex, high‑profile transactions and shareholder‑driven situations, working with an international client base across multiple sectors. The London office is closely integrated with the firm’s global platform and plays a key role in major cross‑border mandates.

The Role

This role sits within a busy corporate M&A practice with a strong focus on public M&A, public company advisory work and transactions involving financial institutions. Associates work on a broad mix of public and private M&A matters, including takeovers, activist and shareholder situations, joint ventures and equity raisings. There is also exposure to selected private equity transactions.

The team handles strategically significant matters and offers senior associates a high level of responsibility, direct client contact and involvement in complex, market‑facing work.

What They’re Looking For

• 4-8 PQE, with the senior end of the range of particular interest.
• Strong background in public M&A and public company advisory work.
• Experience on transactions involving financial institutions is highly desirable.
• Ability to operate confidently on complex, high‑profile matters with a degree of autonomy.
• Strong technical skills, commercial judgement and the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team.
• Interest in working across a mix of public and private M&A, with some private equity exposure.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior associate seeking exposure to sophisticated public M&A and shareholder‑driven work within a leading international platform. The role offers high‑quality deal flow, meaningful responsibility and the chance to work closely with senior partners on complex mandates. The firm offers top‑of‑market remuneration and an attractive bonus scheme, alongside strong long‑term development prospects.

Apply now to be considered, or email the job poster directly to arrange a confidential discussion if you would like further details before making an application.