Associate - Corporate M&A

Corporate Associate – Mergers & Acquisitions – Elite US Law Firm

Our client, an elite US law firm in Central London is currently seeking an experienced Corporate M&A Solicitor with between 2 and 5 years of PQE to join them on a permanent basis. This is a rare to join an esteemed Elite US law firm, known for its selective approach to talent acquisition. This firm, recognised globally for its excellence, values quality over quantity in its team. With a deliberate and strategic hiring approach, they hire opportunistically and this is a distinctive opportunity to become a part of their high-profile London Corporate team.

Overview:

Our client, a US law firm with offices across the US, Europe and Middle East and Asia stands as a market leader across multiple practice areas. Recognised for excellence in complex transactions, high-stakes litigation, public policy matters, and unwavering pro bono commitment, they foster a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Ranked highly in legal directories, our client boasts a stellar market reputation, offering top US scale salaries. They provide a supportive environment where employees are equipped to succeed, with a reasonable approach to flexible working, allowing three days in the office per week.

The Team:

The London Corporate team is involved in high-end corporate work, including public/private M&A, takeovers, debt for equity swaps, and strategic corporate advice. They represent multibillion-dollar investment funds on special situations, private credit investments, merger arbitrage, activist situations, and equity restructurings. Additionally, the team is a recognised player in international private equity transactions, advising on matters throughout Europe, the United States, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and other emerging markets. Their strong M&A experience spans private equity, energy, renewables, infrastructure, technology, and telecommunications sectors.

The Role:

Joining the London Corporate team, you will play an integral role in high-end corporate work, focusing on public/private mergers and acquisitions (M&A), debt for equity swaps, take privates, and more. The team advises multibillion-dollar investment funds on special situations, private credit investments, and regulatory matters.

The ideal candidate will be an England & Wales qualified Corporate/M&A lawyer with between 2 and 5 years' PQE, possessing prior experience in high-value M&A transactions. Exposure to cross-border energy transactions and equity capital markets is highly desirable. Strong communication skills, excellent academic credentials, and a commercial mindset are essential. Previous experience with energy clients, financial institutions, and sophisticated investors is highly advantageous.

Why Apply:

This is an opportunity to join a US law firm offering some of the highest-quality corporate work in London. This role offers the platform to utilise and develop your existing practice whilst earning a top-of-the-scale US law firm salary and also enjoy a degree of flexibility that is not usually offered with similar roles sitting with our client's competitors. This role will be highly sought after, so please apply now if you wish to be considered.