Mid-Level Associate; Corporate & Transactions | English Law

Machas & Partners Law Firm is seeking a high-performing mid-level associate to join its London’s Corporate & Transactions practice, supporting the Firm’s London office and working primarily on UK law-governed corporate and banking transactions.

This role is designed for a UK-qualified solicitor or foreign-qualified lawyer under the Solicitor Regulation Authority (SRA) with demonstrable experience advising on UK corporate transactions, who is looking to work on sophisticated, cross-border matters within a genuinely international practice.

The successful candidate will be part of a transactional team advising corporate stakeholders including acquires and target companies, financial institutions, private equity funds and investors on complex domestic and cross-border transactions across a broad range of sectors, including technology, financial services, hospitality and real estate.

Why Machas & Partners Law Firm ?

Machas & Partners Law Firm is committed to fostering a vibrant, team-driven and collaborative corporate culture that nurtures talent and providing continuous support and opportunities for meaningful contribution and career advancement. Advancement is based on merit, contribution and capability rather than on rigid seniority systems. Standout achievement is recognized and rewarded and sustained consistency is appropriately valued. If you re looking for a dynamic, growing firm with unlimited opportunity for personal development driven by your ambition, we want to hear from you.

The role will involve a broad range of UK-focused and cross border transactional work, including:

• Advising on UK and cross-border M&A transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, mergers, reorganisations and joint ventures.
• Advising on banking and finance transactions, including acquisition finance, corporate lending and related security structures.
• Supporting venture capital and private equity investments, including investment rounds, shareholders’ agreements and exit transactions.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating UK law-governed documentation, including share purchase agreements, shareholders’ agreements, facility agreements and security documents.
• Working closely with partners in London, as well as directly with international clients and counter parties.

We welcome applications from corporate lawyers for a role based in Athens or London, working exclusively with our London office.

• UK-qualified solicitor (England & Wales) or foreign-qualified lawyer
• 2–5 years’ relevant post-qualification experience (flexible for exceptional candidates)
• Experience advising on corporate transactions, ideally including M&A and/or banking & finance
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills in English. Fluency in Greek (spoken and written) is desirable
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to operate in a fast-paced, transaction-driven environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within cross-border teams
• LL.M. or equivalent postgraduate qualification is desirable but not mandatory

• Competitive remuneration package, commensurate with experience and capabilities
• Exposure to high-quality English law work within an international transactional practice
• Clear prospects for long-term progression

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter to: lon

* All applications and information will be kept strictly confidential.