Associate/Senior Associate Corporate ECM

Company: SSQ
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Location: London
Job Description:

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.

Posted: July 5th, 2026