US-Qualified Corporate M&A Associate | 4 - 10 PQE

Job description

Corporate (M&A / US Practice) – London | High-End Cross-Border Deals

Rutherford is partnered with a leading global practice to appoint an experienced US-qualified Corporate M&A Associate to join its top-tier London transactional team.

This group is known across the market for advising on strategic, high-value, and first-of-their-kind transactions, regularly acting opposite major US firms and Magic Circle teams. Virtually all matters are cross-border, offering exceptional exposure to international dealmaking across multiple industries and jurisdictions.

If you're looking to join a team operating at the highest levels of the global M&A market, this is an outstanding opportunity.

The work

The role sits within a leading US Corporate group in London, with a focus on:

• Public and private M&A (strategic, cross-border, and market-defining transactions)
• Joint ventures, minority investments, and strategic partnerships
• Corporate governance, securities, and board-level advisory work
• Supporting major corporates, sponsors, investment institutions, and sovereign entities on complex, high-stakes matters

Associates in this team gain exposure to high-profile matters across tech, financial services, industrials, life sciences, and energy, often advising on transactions that set new market precedents.

What we’re looking for

We’re seeking a US-qualified associate with strong experience in a recognised US M&A practice. The ideal candidate will bring:

• A solid background in cross-border public and private M&A
• Excellent drafting, communication, and deal-management skills
• Ability to manage client relationships and handle day-to-day corporate advisory work
• Confidence working in a fast-moving, high-performing international environment
• Strong academic credentials and a collaborative mindset

This is best suited for lawyers comfortable taking ownership of complex workstreams while maintaining a commercial, solutions-focused approach.

Why this role?

You’ll join one of London’s standout US Corporate teams — known for:

• Acting on the market’s most high-profile, strategically important deals
• Exposure to complex first-of-their-kind transactions
• Working directly with elite partners and global deal teams
• Exceptional international client base
• True progression, responsibility, and visibility

For US-qualified corporate lawyers looking to elevate their cross-border transactional career, this role offers a rare combination of deal quality, global reach, and top-tier training.

If this has caught your interest, I’d love to hear from you. You can apply via the link or contact me directly at pascale@rutherfordsearch.com or 020 3778 2207.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English