Corporate Associate/Senior Associate

Corporate Associate/Senior Associate | Top-Tier International Law Firm | City of London

This is a standout opportunity for a Corporate Associate/Senior Associate (4-7 PQE) to join a highly regarded international law firm in the City of London.

The Firm

Recognised as a key player in the global legal market, this firm advises the world's major corporations, financial institutions, and funds on their most complex and high-profile transactions. With a presence in major financial hubs across four continents, the firm is known for its strategic counsel, commercial insight, and ability to handle cross-border matters with seamless efficiency.

The firm prides itself on fostering a collaborative, diverse, and high-performing culture where lawyers are given the opportunity and support to thrive. As a trusted partner to many Fortune 100 and FTSE 100 companies, the firm is highly regarded for its excellence in corporate M&A, capital markets, and private equity transactions.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Associate/Senior Associate (4-7 PQE) to join a highly successful Corporate team in London.

The team works on a broad range of high-value, cross-border transactions, including public and private M&A, joint ventures, capital markets, and corporate advisory matters. As a key member of the team, you will provide legal advice to multinational corporations, financial institutions, and private equity clients on complex and strategic deals.

These clients include Fortune 100, FTSE 100, CAC 40, HKE and DAX-listed companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on complex cross-border M&A transactions, joint ventures, and strategic investments.
• Drafting and negotiating key transaction documents, including share purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, and shareholder agreements.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, including competition law and corporate governance regulations.
• Providing strategic legal advice to boards of directors, management teams, and investors.
• Assisting with due diligence and risk analysis.
• Supporting clients in post-transaction integration, ensuring a smooth transition and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 4-7 years PQE in corporate law.
• Strong experience in M&A transactions; exposure to ECM and public M&A is beneficial.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills.
• Strong academic background (minimum 2:1 or equivalent from a reputed institution).
• Commercially astute with the ability to manage client relationships and develop business.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, high-performing team.

Salary & Benefits

• A highly competitive salary in line with other top-tier international firms.
• Market-leading bonus structure and benefits package.
• A culture that values diversity, inclusion, and professional development.

If you are an ambitious Corporate Lawyer with the required PQE, with a background from another city, international or US law firm this could be a great career step to consider.

Apply now for immediate consideration, or contact Charlie Simpkin at JMC Legal Recruitment confidentially learn more.