Corporate Senior Associate in London

Overview

In this role you will lead and support complex equity capital markets transactions within Gateley Legal’s national ECM team. You will collaborate with senior leaders to drive high-value deals, mentor junior lawyers, and develop client relationships across cross-border and domestic offerings. The position offers partnership‑oriented progression within a supportive, collaborative culture that values entrepreneurial problem-solving. You will work on AIM and Main Market listings and a broad range of corporate matters, shaping value for clients and the firm.

Pay / Benefits

• annual bonus
• Learn platform
• My Flex rewards package
• flexible working patterns
• healthcare
• group personal pension

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage equity capital markets transactions, including primary/secondary offerings and AIM/Main Market work
• Mentor and develop junior associates and solicitors
• Advise corporates, investment banks, brokers, and major shareholders on ECM matters
• Coordinate cross-border, transatlantic, and pan-European transactions
• Develop and maintain client relationships and pursue new business opportunities
• Work closely with partners on high-value, complex matters
• Provide commercial, well-reasoned legal advice and negotiate terms

Key requirements

• 4+ years’ PQE with broad ECM and public M&A experience
• strong technical legal skills and commercial sense
• ability to take ownership of matters and manage transactions
• strong negotiation and communication skills
• proactive networking and business development orientation
• personable, enthusiastic and collaborative attitude

• collaborative
• entrepreneurial
• client-centric
• equity capital markets
• public M&A
• cross-border transactions

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