Public M&A & ECM Associate/Senior Associate (3+ PQE)
The Opportunity
A leading UK law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate lawyer with a strong background in Public M&A and Equity Capital Markets to join its growing specialist team.
This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad mix of Public M&A, ECM and IPO transactions, while also gaining exposure to wider corporate and private M&A matters. The team acts on high-profile domestic and international transactions and is particularly active in the public company space.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will:
- Have a minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience.
- Be predominantly focused on Public M&A and ECM work, with at least 50% of current practice in these areas.
- Be comfortable undertaking broader corporate and private M&A matters where required.
- Demonstrate high-quality transactional experience and strong technical ability.
- Be ambitious and keen to play a visible role in a growing practice.
The Work
The team advises on:
- Public takeovers and mergers
- Equity Capital Markets transactions
- IPOs and secondary fundraisings
- Public company advisory work
- Cross-border and international transactions
The ECM practice is particularly active and advises on a broad range of transactions across the market, with significant issuer-side mandates.
Why Join?
- Join one of the most active Public M&A and ECM teams in the market.
- High-quality, high-profile work with a genuinely manageable culture.
- Greater client exposure and responsibility than is typically available in larger teams.
- Opportunity to work directly with highly regarded partners who are committed to growing the practice.
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with clear scope for progression.
- Strong emphasis on trust and autonomy.
For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.
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