Mergers and Acquisitions Associate in London Area

Job description

A prestigious U.S. Law firm in London is looking to hire a talented M&A Associate (2–5 PQE) to join its market-leading corporate practice.

This is a rare opportunity to work on some of the most complex, high-value cross-border transactions in the market, alongside lawyers at the very top of the profession.

The Role:

You’ll advise blue-chip corporates, major private equity sponsors, and financial institutions on:

• High-end public and private M&A
• Strategic investments, joint ventures, and corporate governance
• Multijurisdictional deal structuring and execution
• Cross-border regulatory considerations

You’ll work closely with New York, London, and other global offices on headline-making deals with values often in the billions.

The Ideal Candidate:

• England & Wales qualified (or equivalent), with 2–5 years’ PQE at a top-tier M&A practice
• Strong academic credentials
• Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills
• Experience in high-value cross-border transactions (public and/or private)
• Commercially astute, detail-oriented, and driven

Why This Firm?

• Exposure to the most sophisticated deals in the global M&A market
• Lean deal teams with genuine responsibility from day one
• Cravath-level compensation and a high-performance, no-nonsense culture
• Collegiate and intellectually rigorous environment

This is a unique platform for ambitious associates looking to elevate their practice to the next level — with unmatched deal exposure and career-defining experience.

If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Ellis Holes for a confidential discussion.

Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.

*Please Note: Due to the high volume of applications we are currently receiving we are unable to contact applicants who have been unsuccessful.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2025

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