Corporate M&A Associate (2-5 PQE) – Elite NY Law Firm – London
Location: London
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 (2-5 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 2-5 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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