Corporate Practice Attorney - Elite US Law Firm

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Practice Attorney to join the Corporate team of an elite US law firm in London. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with private equity-backed clients across the UK, Europe and the US, combining high-quality corporate work with greater client ownership in a client-facing advisory role.

Why Apply?

• Move beyond pure deal work into a role where you'll develop lasting client relationships and become a trusted adviser throughout the investment lifecycle.
• Gain exposure to complex international matters while working alongside a highly regarded team of corporate lawyers.
• Enjoy outstanding support and career development, with structured mentoring, continuous training and a role that offers more predictable working patterns than many traditional fee- earning positions.

Working alongside some of the market's leading corporate lawyers across multiple jurisdictions, the successful candidate will become a key point of contact for a portfolio of clients, providing practical legal advice and managing day-to-day corporate matters. This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your corporate experience while developing trusted client relationships in a collaborative international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise private equity-backed clients on a broad range of day-to-day corporate matters.
• Draft and maintain corporate governance and company documentation.
• Support executive incentive arrangements and a range of corporate transactions.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and collaborate effectively across legal teams.
• Deliver practical, commercially focused advice in a fast-paced international environment.

This opportunity would suit a qualified Corporate Junior Associate, ideally gained within a leading City or international law firm. Exposure to advising private equity-backed clients would be advantageous but is not essential. The successful candidate will be technically strong, commercially minded and enjoy building trusted, long-term client relationships. They will be confident acting as a key adviser on day-to-day legal and corporate matters, while taking ownership of their work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. They will be organised, proactive and able to manage matters independently while working as part of a collaborative, fast-paced team.

The successful candidate will enjoy a highly competitive salary, hybrid working, ongoing training and mentoring, and the opportunity to develop their career within a leading global law firm that is committed to supporting its people and delivering exceptional client service.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2026

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