Corporate Associate

Overview

As Corporate M&A Associate, you will join one of the largest teams outside London to work on high-value mergers, private equity, and related matters for a prestigious client base. You’ll contribute across the full deal lifecycle, manage due diligence, draft and negotiate key documents, and engage with clients early. You’ll be supported by senior lawyers in a collaborative, people‑first culture with structured progression. This role offers a meaningful path in a market-leading firm.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working
• wellbeing and inclusion
• structured career progression
• focus on internal promotion
• competitive salary
• comprehensive benefits package

Responsibilities

• Work across the full lifecycle of M&A and private equity transactions
• Manage due diligence processes
• Draft and negotiate key deal documents
• Build direct client contact from early stages
• Receive support and supervision from senior associates and partners
• Participate in a culture of open learning and development
• Leverage structured training and progression milestones

Key requirements

• Qualified solicitor with 3+ years’ PQE in Corporate M&A and private equity
• Solid transactional experience with strong drafting and commercial focus
• Proactive, ownership-minded attitude
• Collaborative team player with ability to build client and colleague relationships
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work to deadlines on multiple matters

• Collaborative
• Proactive
• Client-facing
• M&A and private equity transactions
• Due diligence management
• Drafting of deal documents

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