Corporate M&A Associate 1-6PQE

About Our Client

Top ranking US International Law Firm with a global footprint and recognition as being one of the elite law firms and market leaders worldwide. Their Corporate M&A practice remains one of the best known and respected practices in the world and are arguably one of the top firms advising on high-profile corporate deals. The team is consistently ranked as a leading M&A practice in London for complex and cross-border transactions, regularly acting opposite to Magic Circle and other leading US-headquartered law firms in the London market. Virtually all of the transactions their lawyers advise on are cross-border in nature, involving high levels of complexity, different industries and which are often first-of-their-kind. Their clients include a broad array of leading private and public companies, private equity firms, special committees and management teams, government entities, and other institutions and individuals. This is an exciting time to join an expanding team at a leading M&A practice in London.

Applicant Requirements

The London Corporate group predominantly handles M&A, so you should be versatile and be expected to undertake a broad range of corporate transactions within their practice of public and private M&A, joint ventures as well as advising on corporate governance matters.  As a member of the UK M&A team you will have the added advantage of working with and alongside their US and European colleagues.

Skills and Capabilities required:

• 1 – 6 PQE with relevant UK experience in the London market (or experience in a similar common law jurisdiction), although those with less or more relevant experience will be considered on their merits.
• Excellent experience in managing client relationships and the ability to assist clients on day to day issues. 
• Enthusiasm and an ability to work to demanding timetables for very demanding and clever clients
• Strong client skills and an enthusiasm to develop client relationships and new business opportunities
• Excellent written communication and drafting skills are required as well as the ability to demonstrate initiative. You must also possess the skills to take on a high degree of responsibility and manage a challenging work load within a fast paced and friendly environment. 
• First-class academic record is essential

On Offer

• Highly competitive benefits package.  As of 2021, the package includes:
• Discretionary year-end bonus
• Technology allowance
• 22 days holiday and 3 personal days
• Enhanced Family leave
• Private medical insurance
• Permanent health insurance
• Life insurance
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Gym allowance

Training and Development

• Sophisticated training programme that includes both in-house and external seminars and training sessions. 
• Provide "on-the-job" training and constructive "real-time" partner feedback. 
• Formal training programme, which includes:

1. Regular private equity team meetings
2. Regular corporate know-how meetings.
3. Weekly and monthly training seminars and workshops
4. Live video-links to seminars presented across their network of offices