Corporate Finance & Securities Associates – 2–5PQE – Elite US Firm
A high-performing Corporate Finance & Securities team, led by a market-leading partner, is looking to grow with two associate hires at 2–5PQE. This is an opportunistic hire for a team already operating at capacity, with strong deal flow across equity capital markets, securities, and broader corporate transactions.
About the team:
- Led by a highly regarded, market-leading partner
- Partner-led environment with genuine visibility and progression opportunities
- Broad exposure across high-end corporate finance, securities and ECM matters — not a narrow specialist role
- Part of a wider, well-established international corporate practice
What they’re looking for:
- 2–5PQE (hard cap) exceptional candidates below this range will be considered
- US qualified (essential)
- Graduate of an elite US law school (essential)
- Trained and qualified at a Magic Circle or Elite US firm
- Strong academic background with a technically excellent transactional record
- Broad experience across corporate finance, securities and capital markets work
- True generalists comfortable operating across corporate and ECM matters
- Relocation support available for the right candidate
Compensation & Benefits:
- Cravath scale elite US market-leading compensation
- Salary range for 2–5PQE: $245,000–$385,000
- Summer and year-end bonuses, plus sign-on bonuses available
- Choice of fixed or variable FX rate on pay
- Personalised, individual training plans for every associate
- Dedicated knowledge lawyers and talent development managers supporting each practice group
- 1:1 mentoring for every associate, alongside a wider support network
- Strong track record of secondments, including in-house placements and international rotations
- Access to bespoke US-focused training programmes for more senior associates
- Excellent office environment collaborative culture, open-door policy across partners and associates, and strong social scene
Process: Typically a 2–3 stage process an initial partner meeting, follow-up partner/team discussions, and a final stage where required.
This is a highly selective search for top-tier, US-qualified generalists looking to work directly with a leading name in the market, maintain a broad corporate and capital markets skillset, and build genuine visibility within a high-performing, partner-led team offering elite compensation and deal flow.
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