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Corporate Associate - International Law Firm

Employer
Taylor Root
Location
Homeworking
Closing date
26 Feb 2025
Reference
JN -122024-280718
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Vacancy Type
Barristers, Private Practice
Experience Level
Mid Level
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Practice Areas
Corporate
PQE
1-3 Years, 4-6 Years

Job Details


Corporate M&A Associate - International Law Firm - London

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Corporate M&A Associate to join a leading international law firm in its London office. This role offers the chance to work within a dynamic team that excels in high-profile, cross-border transactions, particularly within the technology and life sciences sectors. The firm is known for advising innovative and high-growth companies across their business lifecycle, helping them navigate complex legal and regulatory landscapes.

Overview

Our client is a globally recognised law firm with a strong presence in the United States, Asia, and Europe. The London office serves as a key hub for corporate transactions, including M&A, private equity, venture capital, and capital markets. The firm has earned a reputation for its client-first approach and its ability to provide innovative legal solutions to companies in transformative industries.

With recent investments into expanding their corporate offering in London, the firm remains committed to maintaining its position as a leader in advising high-growth companies and their investors globally. It is also dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion, championing initiatives that create a supportive and inclusive working environment.

The Role

As a Corporate M&A Associate, you will:

  • Advise on domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, representing private companies, corporate acquirers, and financial investors.
  • Take the lead on significant transactions, managing key workstreams such as due diligence, disclosure, and ancillary documentation.
  • Work on sell-side M&A transactions in high-growth industries, particularly technology and life sciences.
  • Support clients on a range of corporate transactions, including private equity investments and public takeovers.
  • Collaborate with a highly skilled team of lawyers on transformative deals across the UK, Europe, and beyond.

The Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • 2-4 years of post-qualification experience as an English-qualified solicitor, with a strong focus on M&A and private equity transactions.
  • Experience in cross-border and domestic transactions, particularly in technology or life sciences sectors.
  • Strong academic credentials and excellent technical skills.
  • A proven ability to manage transactional workstreams, including due diligence and disclosure.
  • Excellent communication skills and a commercial mindset, with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
  • A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join?

This is a unique opportunity to join a firm at the cutting edge of corporate law, working with clients in industries that are shaping the future. The firm offers the opportunity to be part of a truly global practice, with a highly collaborative and inclusive culture.

You'll have access to high-profile transactions, excellent career development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to a firm that values innovation and client excellence.

Why Apply

  • Market Leadership: Work with a firm recognised globally for its expertise in advising high-growth companies and investors.
  • Global Reach: Operate across a global platform with offices in key financial and business hubs.
  • Innovative Work: Be part of a team working on impactful transactions in transformative industries.
  • Professional Development: Enjoy structured career development in a supportive and dynamic environment.
  • Inclusive Culture: Join a firm that prioritises diversity, equity, and inclusion at every level.

If you are an ambitious and driven Corporate Associate looking for the next step your career, this opportunity offers exposure to exciting work, top-tier clients, and a forward-thinking environment. For more information or to discuss your suitability, please apply now or contact me directly for further information.





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Company

Established in the 1980s, Taylor Root is now widely recognised as being one of the world’s leading legal recruiters. Operating out of offices in the UK, Dubai, Asia and Australia, we are ideally placed to assist law firms, banks and companies with their legal recruitment on an international basis. Taylor Root has a strong track record in the recruitment of: Heads of legal and legal advisers; Law firm associates and partners; Contract/locum lawyers; Paralegals; Company secretaries and Compliance professionals.

We regularly recruit for positions in all of the following regions: Western and Eastern Europe; The Middle East; Asia including Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, mainland China and Bangkok; Australia and New Zealand, across The Caribbean and Offshore locations. .

In areas such as Project Finance, Derivatives or Capital Markets, where an international search is appropriate, our offices aim to provide truly global coverage and deliver a comprehensive candidate shortlist.

Through hard work, a professional and ethical approach, and not being afraid to be objective, Taylor Root continues to foster excellent, long-term candidate and client relationships throughout all of its offices.

Taylor Root is a member of The SR Group. The SR Group is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated to raising standards in the business environments that we serve. The sectors we cover include tax, legal, human resources, marketing, professional support and executive search, dealing with a substantial number of the world's leading professional partnerships, multi-national corporations and international banking groups as well as small to medium sized developing organisations.

For more information please contact your nearest office:

5 Fleet Place

London

EC4M 7RD
T: +44 (0)20 7415 2828

Suite 614, Liberty House
DIFC
P.O. Box 506739
Dubai, UAE
T: +9714 448 7770

1918 Hutchison House
10 Harcourt Road Central
Hong Kong
T: +852 2973 6333

Level 15, Prudential Tower
30 Cecil Street
Singapore 049712

T: +65 6420 0500

Level 12, 25 Bligh Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
T: +61 (0)2 9236 9000

Level 4
520 Collins Street
Melbourne
Victoria, 3000
T: +61 (0)3 8610 8400

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