Corporate Associate

Company: Simpson Judge
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Location: London
Job Description:

Working pattern: Full-time, with agile working available


I’m working with a leading international law firm looking to appoint a Corporate M&A Associate to its London Energy & Natural Resources practice.


The successful candidate will join a highly regarded international team advising major corporates, investors and financial institutions on sophisticated UK and cross-border transactions. The position has a particular focus on the oil and gas and infrastructure sectors.


The work will include:



  • Public and private M&A

  • Acquisitions and disposals

  • Joint ventures and strategic alliances

  • Corporate restructurings

  • Complex cross-border transactions

  • Corporate and commercial arrangements within the energy and natural-resources markets

  • Managing transaction workstreams and coordinating with international and multidisciplinary teams

  • Developing direct relationships with clients


The ideal candidate will have:



  • Approximately 3+ years’ PQE

  • Strong corporate M&A experience gained within a leading City, international or US law firm

  • Meaningful exposure to energy and natural-resources transactions

  • Experience across oil and gas and/or infrastructure matters

  • Excellent drafting and technical skills

  • A strong academic record, ideally including a minimum 2:1 degree

  • The ability to manage transactions and build strong relationships with clients and colleagues

  • A commercial, collaborative and proactive approach


This opportunity offers significant responsibility, high-quality international work, direct client exposure and the chance to develop a specialist corporate practice within a leading global platform.

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Posted: October 17th, 2026