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Corporate Associate - Private M&A

  • Location:

    London

  • Sector:

    Private Practice

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Contact:

    Rebecca Collins

  • Contact email:

    rebecca@rutherfordsearch.com

  • Contact phone:

    020 3778 0846

  • Job ref:

    COR44339

  • Published:

    2 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-03-04

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About the job

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Our client, a leading US law firm is looking for a 2-5 PQE Corporate Associate to join its prestigious London office. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, cross-border transactions for high-profile clients, including Fortune 50 companies, private equity firms and venture capital funds.

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The firm specializes in corporate governance, securities, M&A and investment lifecycle deals across multiple industries. The London office plays a key role in the firm’s global network, offering excellent career growth prospects, competitive compensation and a supportive, dynamic environment for professional development.

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Position Overview

As a Corporate Associate, you will play a key role in advising on a wide range of sophisticated corporate transactions, including public and private M&A, asset deals, corporate venture investments, carve-outs, split-offs, joint ventures and contested scenarios. You will work closely with partners and clients, including multinational corporations, private equity firms and sovereign entities, on deals spanning multiple industries and jurisdictions.


Responsibilities

  • Advise on a variety of complex corporate transactions, including M&A, private equity and venture capital deals

  • Draft, review, and negotiate complex corporate documentation

  • Play a significant role in all aspects of M&A and venture capital transactions

  • Liaise directly with clients and opposing counsel, building strong professional relationships

  • Collaborate with team members while also handling individual responsibilities


Requirements

  • 2-4 years of post-qualification experience in corporate law

  • Qualified to practice law in England & Wales

  • Excellent academic credentials from a top-tier university

  • Proficiency in working on a full range of M&A transactions, joint ventures, and private equity transactions, often involving complex multijurisdictional issues

  • Strong experience in private M&A

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For more information about this position, please get in touch Rebecca Collins.

Email: rebecca@rutherfordsearch.com
Phone: 020 3778 0846

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