Corporate Lawyer

5 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom IDEX Consulting Ltd Full time £120,000 - £300,000 per year

Corporate M&A Associate (5–10 PQE) – Elite NY Law Firm – London


Location:
London


PQE:
5–10 years


Salary:
Cravath scale + bonus


Qualification:
UK-qualified solicitors only


Firm:
Elite US (NY-headquartered) law firm

An elite New York law firm with a thriving and prestigious
London office
is looking to hire a top-tier
Corporate M&A Associate (5–10 PQE)
into its
leading Corporate practice
.

This is an exceptional strategic opportunity for a UK-qualified corporate lawyer to join a high-performing team advising on some of the most complex, high-value and cross-border transactions in the market. The firm operates at the very top end of the legal industry and offers
true career development
alongside
Cravath-level compensation
.

About the Role:

You will work closely with leading US and UK partners on cutting-edge transactions, including:

  • Private and public M&A
  • Private equity and sponsor-led transactions
  • Cross-border deals and joint ventures
  • Strategic investments, carve-outs, and corporate reorganisations

Clients include global private equity houses, multinational corporates, sovereign wealth funds, and high-growth companies across key sectors including technology, life sciences, financial services, and energy.

Ideal Candidate:

  • UK-qualified
    solicitor with
    5–10 years' PQE
  • Trained at and currently working within an
    elite Magic Circle, Silver Circle, or top-tier US firm
    in London
  • Extensive experience in complex M&A transactions and cross-border deal management
  • Excellent academic credentials and technical skills
  • Confident, commercially-minded, and capable of managing sophisticated clients and transactions

Why Join?

  • Cravath-scale compensation package
  • Direct access to market-leading partners and high-profile clients
  • Exposure to global deals with real responsibility and progression
  • A tight-knit, entrepreneurial and collaborative team culture
  • Genuine long-term career development within a firm that promotes on merit

Interested?

This is a rare and high-calibre opportunity.

To discuss in confidence or apply directly, please get in touch.

All enquiries are treated with the strictest discretion.

To Apply:

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the role to

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