Corporate Associate

Overview

An elite international corporate team is seeking a high-calibre M&A associate (2–4 PQE) to join its London practice. The team is widely recognised for its strength in complex, cross-border transactions, with a broad mix of public and private M&A, joint ventures and equity capital markets work.

This is a rare opportunity to join a genuinely balanced practice offering both technical breadth and high-end deal exposure, particularly within the technology, fintech, media and telecoms sectors.

Key Experience & Workstreams

• Public and private M&A (UK and cross-border)
• Joint ventures and strategic investments
• Equity capital markets transactions
• Corporate advisory, including governance and ESG-related matters
• Multi-jurisdictional deal execution

You will work closely with a highly regarded partner known for combining technical excellence with commercial, sector-driven insight, particularly in fintech and emerging technologies.

Candidate Profile

• 2–4 PQE from a leading US, Magic Circle or top international firm
• Strong experience across corporate/M&A, ideally with some exposure to public deals or ECM
• Excellent technical grounding and drafting skills
• Commercially minded, with an interest in tech/fintech sectors
• Keen to develop into a well-rounded M&A adviser with both execution and advisory capability

Why This Role?

• True breadth across public/private M&A and capital markets
• Exposure to cutting-edge sectors (tech/fintech/TMT)
• High level of partner access and responsibility
• Ideal for those looking to diversify beyond pure sponsor work or build a more rounded corporate skillset