PQE Corporate M&A Associate

Our Client

Join a top-tier US law firm’s private equity practice in London, where you’ll collaborate with highly experienced partners renowned in mid-market private equity and M&A. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile global transactions across diverse sectors, including technology, healthcare, financial services and corporate insurance.

The firm is known for its collegial culture and dedication to client service, providing an excellent platform for a 3+ PQE Corporate M&A Associate to grow their expertise in private equity and M&A.

As a Corporate M&A Associate, you will play a key role in supporting the firm's private equity practice, which has facilitated over US $1 trillion in global deals across various transaction types in the past five years. You will work closely with the partners and clients on a wide range of matters, including public and private M&A, asset deals, corporate venture investments, carve-outs, split-offs, joint ventures and contested scenarios.

Key responsibilities for this position will include, but are not limited to:

• Advise on a variety of corporate transactions, including venture capital, M&A and private equity deals
• Draft and review sophisticated corporate documentation
• Assist clients with general corporate matters
• Play a major role in all aspects of M&A and venture capital transactions
• Interface directly and frequently with clients and opposing counsel
• Collaborate with team members while also handling individual responsibilities

• 3+ years of post-qualification experience
• Qualified to practice law in England & Wales
• Strong background in corporate transactional work, including venture capital, M&A and private equity
• Excellent academic credentials
• Exceptional written, interpersonal and communication skills
• Comfortable working on deal teams and able to handle individual responsibilities
• Experience in securities, M&A and venture capital transactions

For more information about this position, please get in touch with Rebecca Collins.
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