Corporate M&A 3-6 PQE
Top tier Law firm
Private M&A and PE
Major global clients
The Role
Our clients market leading Corporate team are looking for a Lawyer or Senior Associate.
This is a great opportunity for an ambitious lawyer to work on some of the largest and most complex corporate and private equity fund deals in the current market; collaborate with global clients, including the worlds largest Funds Management Companies, Investment Banks under a market leading partner and other senior members of their team.
You will act for both public and private sector clients primarily in the infrastructure, real estate, bio-tech, data storage and transport sectors. The focus of the team is investments by the world's largest private equity, sovereign, pension and private funds, as well as strategic corporate work for Government and corporate investors.
The team’s clients are a 'who's who' of global investors from the USA, Korea, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Canada and Germany. The focus of the practice is on complex, market-leading cross-border deals and joint ventures.
You’ll be part of a team that supports your growth and celebrates your success. You will work directly with some of the largest corporate and funds clients and play a leading role in key aspects of transactions, including negotiating and drafting transaction documents. You will gain hands-on experience, develop your skills, work alongside some of the most respected names in various sectors, and also be comfortable collaborating with other lawyers as part of a multi-disciplinary team and participating in the active and ongoing business development activities of the practice.
The team also works closely with the firms Public M&A team on many market-leading public transactions.
Skills & Experience
To be successful in this role, you will have:
3-6 years' post-qualification experience in Corporate M&A
Solid experience in private M&A transactions gained within a leading commercial law firm is essential
Excellent academic record
A naturally collegiate mindset, which prioritises respect for peers and collaborative ways of working
The ability to prioritise your time across a number of busy matters
A genuine commitment to client service and a desire to engage in business development activities
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
An ambitious and focused determination to take your career to the next level