Senior M&A Associate Solicitor

3 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Eclectic Recruitment Ltd Full time £80,000 - £120,000 per year

Senior Associate – M&A


Central London
|
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)


Full-time, Permanent
|
Highly Competitive Salary + Bonus


Start Date: Flexible

The Opportunity

A prestigious international law firm in
Central London
is seeking an experienced and commercially astute
Senior Associate
to join their
Mergers & Acquisitions
practice group.

This is a rare opportunity to join a top-tier team working on high-profile, cross-border M&A transactions. You'll be advising leading investment banks, private equity firms, asset managers, and multinational corporates on complex, high-value deals — often with a global reach.

The Role

You'll play a key role in advising clients on all aspects of domestic and international M&A transactions, including public and private acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic investments.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading and supporting high-value, complex M&A transactions across multiple jurisdictions
  • Advising major corporates, financial institutions, and private equity clients
  • Drafting and negotiating key transactional documents
  • Coordinating with cross-border teams and liaising with local counsel
  • Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers in the team
  • Supporting business development initiatives and client relationship management

About You

To succeed in this role, you'll need to bring strong technical knowledge, commercial awareness, and a track record of handling complex M&A transactions in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements:

  • Qualified solicitor with
    significant post-qualification experience (PQE)
    in M&A
  • Strong
    cross-border transaction
    experience at a leading law firm
  • Excellent academic credentials (minimum 2:1 or equivalent from a top university)
  • Confident communicator with excellent drafting and negotiation skills
  • Experience working with high-profile international clients
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, high-performing team

What's in it for you?

  • Opportunity to work with market-leading M&A lawyers on major global deals
  • Highly competitive salary and performance-related bonus
  • Exceptional training and professional development support
  • Collaborative, high-calibre team environment
  • High level of client exposure from day one
  • Stunning offices in the heart of Central London

Interested?

If you're a high-performing M&A lawyer looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV or contact
Eclectic Recruitment
for a confidential discussion.

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