Corporate Associate

1 day ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Larson Maddox Full time

Job Title:
Corporate Associate - M&A and Private Equity

Location:
London

Experience Level:
2+ years PQE

Overview:

A leading US law firm in London seeking a Corporate Associate (2+ PQE) to join their M&A and Private Equity department. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, cross-border transactions alongside leading private equity sponsors, corporates, and financial institutions. The firm provides excellent training, close collaboration with Partners, and a supportive environment for professional growth.

About the team:

The Corporate M&A and Private Equity team advises leading private equity sponsors, corporates, and financial institutions, delivering commercially focused, partner-led guidance. Recognised practice advising clients, ranging from start-up companies and global organisations ensuring varied diet of complex transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Advise on domestic and cross-border M&A and private equity transactions, including takeovers, carve-outs, joint ventures.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to private equity sponsors and portfolio companies, delivering tailored legal solutions throughout the investment lifecycle.
  • Lead and support upper-middle market acquisitions, dispositions, and carve-outs, ensuring efficient execution and risk management.
  • Collaborate across all practice areas globally.
  • Work with clients across diverse sectors, including technology, healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, and energy.

Requirements:

  • Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 2+ PQE in the UK
  • Strong experience M&A and/or private equity
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
  • Commercial awareness and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Desired Skills and Experience
Job Title: Corporate Associate - M&A and Private Equity

Location: London

Experience Level: 2+ years PQE

Overview:

A leading US law firm in London seeking a Corporate Associate (2+ PQE) to join their M&A and Private Equity department. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, cross-border transactions alongside leading private equity sponsors, corporates, and financial institutions. The firm provides excellent training, close collaboration with Partners, and a supportive environment for professional growth.

About the team:

The Corporate M&A and Private Equity team advises leading private equity sponsors, corporates, and financial institutions, delivering commercially focused, partner-led guidance. Recognised practice advising clients, ranging from start-up companies and global organisations ensuring varied diet of complex transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

* Advise on domestic and cross-border M&A and private equity transactions, including takeovers, carve-outs, joint ventures.

* Act as a trusted advisor to private equity sponsors and portfolio companies, delivering tailored legal solutions throughout the investment lifecycle.

* Lead and support upper-middle market acquisitions, dispositions, and carve-outs, ensuring efficient execution and risk management.

* Collaborate across all practice areas globally.

* Work with clients across diverse sectors, including technology, healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, and energy.

Requirements:

* Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 2+ PQE in the UK

* Strong experience M&A and/or private equity

* Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills

* Commercial awareness and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

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