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Corporate Associate | Top 100 law firm | City of London
This is a standout opportunity to join a rapidly growing Top 100 law firm that has transformed its London office into a bustling legal hub, growing rapidly over the last 4 years with no plans of slowing down. This makes it an exciting place to join and the quality of work, training, development and collaboration makes it an incredible place to learn and progress.
If you are looking for a career move that offers growth, excitement, and the chance to work alongside some of the best legal minds in the business, then look no further.
This role will give you a platform to grow, develop, and progress your career towards more senior levels. You will be challenged and inspired, with the opportunity to work on diverse, high-value and often high-profile transactions.
You will be part of a firm that values their people as much as their success, offering a stimulating and collaborative work culture. If you are ambitious and driven, they will work with you to achieve and exceed your goals.
You'll have expert guidance working alongside lawyers ranked in Chambers and Legal 500 giving you unmatched insights and mentorship. You will be joining a team that fosters personal and professional development, providing a platform for you to flourish.
This culture has been developed from the top down with many of the firm's partners joining as juniors who are now dedicated to helping others achieve similar success.
The Department
The Corporate department provides practical and expert advice on all aspects of buying, selling, structuring, and investing in businesses. They regularly liaise with specialists in other commercial teams to provide clients with a truly comprehensive service.
The team works with a diverse client base, including financial institutions, HNW individuals, family owned and owner managed businesses, private investors, mid-level corporates as well as start-ups.
Recognised in the Legal 500 for its work, the team’s expertise spans acquisitions and disposals, restructurings and reorganisations, private equity and venture capital, joint ventures, shareholder agreements, fundraising and investment, and LLPs and partnerships.
You will join a small but growing team, working directly with four partners and have daily exposure to a vast range of clients. The firm is dynamic and Associates are actively encouraged to develop their own networks while playing a key role in business development.
The Role
This role would suit an ambitious Associate from a leading Corporate practice, ideally with 3–6 years’ PQE, although candidates outside this range will also be considered.
As an Associate, you will take responsibility for running your own deals, including drafting and negotiating heads of terms, asset/share purchase agreements, and disclosure letters, managing the disclosure process, drafting ancillary documents and managing transactions to exchange and completion and handling post-completion matters.
You'll take part in business development activities and building strong relationships with the firm’s client base.
You will have:
* Experience in transactional M&A, acting for buyers and sellers on share and asset sales/purchases.
* The ability to deal with clients directly and a genuine enthusiasm for business development.
* Strong drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
* A collaborative approach and the ability to work well under pressure.
* Good financial performance and excellent IT skills.
* An ambitious mindset and a drive to progress.
This is a pivotal moment in the firm’s journey and they want great people to be a part of an exciting future. With their commitment to fostering talent and their dynamic work culture, this is a perfect opportunity to elevate your career and achieve your fullest potential.
If you are a Corporate Associate 3-6 PQE and ready to take the next step in your career with a firm that values your growth and development, apply now for immediate consideration or get in touch to arrange a confidential conversation.
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