Corporate Associate (2-4 PQE) | London | Hybrid Working

Overview

In this role you join a high-growth Corporate team in London to work on a broad mix of high-quality transactions. You will collaborate with partners and senior lawyers while gaining direct client exposure early, with clear progression opportunities. You’ll contribute to M&A, VC/PE investments, equity fundraisings, and governance matters, tackling complex due diligence and documentation. The position offers hybrid working and the chance to shape deals for founder-led and growth companies in a supportive, entrepreneurial environment. You will work closely with specialists across offices and help drive the practice forward.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 days from home)
• Direct client contact and responsibility from an early stage
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Clear career development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Support partners and senior associates on a wide range of corporate transactions
• Manage due diligence processes and report Findings
• Draft and negotiate ancillary transaction documentation
• Assist with key transaction documents (share purchase agreements, investment agreements, asset purchase agreements)
• Prepare disclosure letters and manage signing and completion processes
• Supervise trainees and paralegals on transactions
• Build and strengthen client relationships through regular contact and business development activities
• Contribute to the ongoing growth and success of the practice

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 2-4 years’ PQE in corporate law (private practice)
• Technically strong with excellent drafting skills
• Commercially minded and client focused
• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple transactions simultaneously
• Strong communicator with excellent relationship-building skills
• Ambitious and keen to develop profile within a growing team
• Desirable: Technology sector experience
• Desirable: Health & Social Care sector experience
• Desirable: Cross-border transactions involving inbound UK investment and acquisitions

• strong communication
• relationship-building
• commercially minded
• due diligence
• drafting
• transaction documentation

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