Associate - Corporate M&A Lawyer

Job description

Corporate Associate (2–5 PQE) – London

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 2–5 PQE Corporate Associate to join a highly regarded international team in London, known for delivering high-impact work with a strong cross-border focus.

The team advises across a broad range of corporate matters including private M&A, venture capital, joint ventures, and equity/debt capital markets. Clients include major global corporates, financial institutions, and high-growth businesses across a variety of sectors.

This role offers the chance to step into a close-knit team environment where associates are given meaningful responsibility from the outset, working directly with partners and senior lawyers on high-value, cross-border transactions. The work is varied and intellectually stimulating – ranging from M&A deals to complex joint ventures and strategic investments.

Key Requirements:

• UK-qualified lawyer with 2–5 years’ post-qualification experience
• Strong academic background
• Solid grounding in corporate law, ideally with exposure to private M&A
• Experience at a leading international or US law firm preferred
• Commercially astute, collaborative, and motivated to grow within a high-performing team

What Makes This Role Stand Out:

• High level of partner access and mentorship
• Collegial, collaborative and ambitious team culture
• Opportunity to work closely with top-tier regulatory, finance and antitrust teams across the firm’s global network
• Ability to take ownership of transactions and client relationships early on

Contact:

For a confidential discussion, please contact James Cockerill at Taylor Root via jamescockerill@taylorroot.com or message directly on LinkedIn.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Published at

19-12-2025

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