Corporate M&A Associate

Legal Recruitment Director | In-House Legal Recruitment Specialist | Placing Top Legal Talent Across the UK

The Opportunity

We are seeking an ambitious Corporate M&A Associate (4+ PQE) to join a dynamic corporate transactions team. You will contribute to high-quality, commercially focused M&A work across a range of mid‑market deals, advising clients on both buy‑side and sell‑side transactions. You’ll work closely with partners and senior associates to deliver outstanding legal services and help drive successful outcomes for our clients.

• Lead and support corporate M&A transactions, including share and asset acquisitions, disposals and joint ventures
• Draft and negotiate key transaction documentation (SPAs, shareholders’ agreements, disclosure schedules, etc.)
• Conduct and manage legal due diligence and coordinate responses to diligence queries
• Provide commercially grounded legal advice that aligns with clients’ strategic objectives
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver seamless client service and advice
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers and trainees

• England & Wales qualified solicitor with 4+ years’ PQE in corporate M&A
• Strong technical grounding in UK corporate law, with experience of private M&A transactions
• Exposure to private equity transactions is advantageous but not essential
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Commercial mindset with the ability to deliver pragmatic, client‑focused advice
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team

• Associate

• Full‑time

• Legal

• Law Practice and Legal Services