Corporate Associate in City Of London

Job description

Corporate Associate (3-6 PQE) | Respected National Firm | Sophisticated Corporate Work | City of London (Hybrid) | £60,000 - £85,000

A highly regarded national law firm is looking to expand its London-based Corporate team with the addition of an ambitious and self-motivated Associate (3-6 PQE). This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established yet growing corporate practice, working directly with a close-knit team of Chambers Recommended Partners and gaining hands-on exposure to high quality work and impressive market-leading clients.

The Role:

You’ll be involved in a full range of corporate transactions, including:

• M&A (both share and asset sales/purchases).
• Private equity and venture capital investments.
• Business restructures and reorganisations.
• Joint ventures and shareholder arrangements.
• LLPs and partnerships.
• Fundraising and investment work

You will be encouraged to take real ownership of your matters, running transactions from instruction through to completion and dealing with clients directly. The firm promotes a commercial, entrepreneurial, and collaborative approach, often working alongside other specialised departments such as tax, employment, and real estate to deliver a comprehensive client service.

The Team:

The Corporate team is known for its work in the £10m–£100m deal value range and is ranked in the Legal 500 for its strength in this space. Clients include high-net-worth individuals, financial institutions, private investors, family businesses, mid-level corporates, and start-ups.

Key Responsibilities:

• Running your own deals with Partner oversight.
• Drafting and negotiating transaction documents (SPA/APA, disclosure letters, ancillaries, etc.).
• Managing the disclosure and due diligence process.
• Handling post-completion work.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Participating in business development activities and building your professional network.
• Staying abreast of legal and regulatory developments.

About You:

You will ideally be a Corporate Solicitor or Cilex with 3–6 years’ PQE, although applications from those outside of this range will be considered if you can demonstrate the right experience and mindset.

You will ideally have:

• Solid experience in M&A and general corporate transactions.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• A confident communicator with a commercial outlook.
• A team player who can also work independently.
• Someone with an interest in business development and a desire to grow their own client base

Benefits & Culture:

This firm offers a progressive, ambitious and genuinely people-focused environment, alongside an excellent benefits package, including:

• Minimum 25 days’ annual leave (plus Christmas shutdown).
• Private medical insurance (option to include family).
• Income protection (up to 75% salary).
• Travel insurance for you and family.
• Smart pension scheme.
• Life assurance (3x salary).
• One early finish Friday per month.
• Two paid volunteering days annually.
• Interest-free travel pass/parking loan.
• Employee assistance programme and mental health support.
• Vibrant internal networks and social events.
• Clear annual promotions process open to all.

Interested in learning more?

If you're ready to take the next step in your Corporate law career with a supportive firm offering real progression opportunities, get in touch today for a confidential discussion - josh@ljwsolutions.com

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City Of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

05-09-2025

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