Mayer Brown
Associate – Corporate (M&A / PE) 1-3pqe
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Mayer Brown: Associate – Corporate (M&A / PE) 1-3pqe London Office – Corporate & Private Equity Practice
About Mayer Brown
Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world’s major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most significant transactions and disputes. Renowned for being strategic partners with deep commercial instincts, we deliver excellence through creativity, anticipating client needs, and fostering a collaborative and collegial working environment.
Highly motivated lawyers with a commitment to excellence receive opportunities for growth, support, and development—while upholding our core client service principles: excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration.
If you thrive in a team characterised by exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, consider joining us.
The Corporate & Private Equity Practice in London
About the Department
Corporate and Securities law lies at the heart of Mayer Brown’s global practice, with over 300 lawyers across four continents advising on some of the most complex, high-value, and strategically significant transactions.
Our work spans jurisdictions, sectors, and structures, supporting leading global businesses through growth, transformation, and investment. Clients include:
- Public and private companies
- Financial institutions
- Private equity sponsors (many among the Fortune 100, FTSE 100, CAC 40, and DAX)
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Responsibilities
The Opportunity: Associate – Corp (M&A / Private Equity)
1–3 post-qualification experience
As an Associate, you will:
- Work on complex, cross-border, high-profile transactions across all private equity stages (fund formation, investments, portfolio management, exits).
- Join a close-knit, collaborative team with an outstanding market reputation.
- Take a truly commercial approach, blending technical expertise with deep insight into clients’ investment strategies.
- Deliver pragmatic and innovative solutions—leveraging sector expertise and cutting-edge legal judgement.
- Shape the next phase of London’s growing private equity practice, advising emerging European sponsors.
Key Tasks
- Deal structures: Cross-border acquisitions and disposals
- PE-specific roles: Leveraged buyouts (LBOs) and growth equity investments
- Financing: Supporting arrangements with lenders and institutions
- End-to-end lifecycle management: From initial structuring to completion and exit
- Supplementary advice: Tax structuring, warranty & indemnity insurance, and ancillary matters
- Industry exposure: Work across infrastructure, tech, life sciences, healthcare, energy, consumer, and financial services—building both sectoral and transactional depth
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Requirements & Qualities
Experience & Background
A qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 1–3 years PQE, or anticipated qualification.
Must-Have Attributes
- Confident, collaborative, and thriving in a high-impact environment
- Strong M&A experience, ideally at a leading law firm
- Private equity exposure, including sponsor-side equity documentation
- Beneficial (but not essential): ECM or public M&A experience
- Commercial pragmatism: Distilling dense technical matters into clear, actionable advice
- Interpersonal strength: Ability to build client relationships and align seamlessly with colleagues
- Proactive mindset: Interest in business development and networking
- Exceptional academics: Minimum 2:1 or equivalent
Company Culture & Values
We cultivate an inclusive, supportive work environment—one where diverse perspectives are valued and empowered across all levels. Our Employee Resource Groups foster belonging through:
- LGBTQI+ initiatives
- Fusion (Race & Ethnicity)
- Multi-faith
- Women’s network
- Enable (Disability)
- Social inclusion & opportunities
- Work and Me (Family)
Reasonable adjustments (for recruitment or thereafter) are welcome.
Pay Range
GBP £150,000 – £163,000 per year (adjustable based on individual circumstances and firm alignment).
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