Associate in London Area

Job description

Corporate M&A Associate – Leading International Practice (London)

4–7 PQE | Lean Team | High Partner Exposure | Competitive Compensation

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a talented Corporate/M&A associate to join a highly regarded international practice in London. This team is known for its sophisticated transactional work, collaborative culture, and commitment to developing associates through meaningful responsibility and direct partner access.

The Opportunity

You will join a lean, high-performing Corporate team where you will work closely with partners on a wide range of domestic and cross-border M&A transactions. This is a role for an ambitious associate who enjoys taking ownership, wants to be client-facing, and is eager to step into a position that bridges the gap between partners and the junior team.

What You Can Expect

• Hands-on experience from day one, with genuine responsibility on live transactions.
• Extensive partner interaction and mentorship in a team that values autonomy and initiative.
• Broad M&A exposure, spanning public and private deals, strategic investments, and complex corporate transactions.
• Reasonable billable hours target (~1800), offering strong work-life balance for a top-tier environment.
• Highly competitive compensation aligned with London’s leading international practices.
• A clear platform for long-term progression within a growing and ambitious team.

Who We’re Looking For

• 4–7 PQE Corporate/M&A associate from a top-tier UK or international firm.
• Confident, proactive, and capable of running workstreams with appropriate supervision.
• Strong technical skills, commercial awareness, and exceptional attention to detail.
• A self-starter who thrives in a lean team structure with high visibility.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Published at

16-12-2025

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