Origin Legal Ltd
Corporate M&A Associate
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About the job
A US law firm with a highly regarded corporate practice is seeking a talented mid-to-senior-level associate to join its London team. The team advises a broad range of private equity sponsors, multinational corporates, financial institutions and other leading market participants on complex, high-value corporate transactions. The practice is particularly recognised for its work on sophisticated cross-border M&A, strategic acquisitions and disposals, and complex corporate matters involving multiple jurisdictions. This is an excellent opportunity to join a premier US law firm platform, working alongside leading partners on high-profile transactions for an impressive international client base.
The Role
You will work closely with partners and senior lawyers on a broad range of sophisticated corporate transactions, including:
- Public and private M&A transactions, including domestic and cross-border acquisitions and disposals
- Strategic investments, joint ventures and corporate reorganisations
- Complex private M&A transactions involving multinational businesses and international counterparties
- Take-private transactions and public company M&A, where relevant to the practice
- Corporate governance matters and general advisory work arising in connection with transactional mandates
- Negotiating and drafting key transaction documentation, managing due diligence and coordinating multi-jurisdictional workstreams
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The role offers significant responsibility, direct partner interaction and exposure to high-profile, complex transactions. You will play an important role in managing deal execution, advising clients on key commercial and legal issues, and working alongside some of the leading practitioners in the market.
Candidate Profile
- England & Wales qualified
- 4–8 years' PQE (guideline only; strong candidates outside this range will be considered)
- Trained and qualified at a leading City, US or international law firm
- Strong corporate M&A experience, ideally with exposure to complex cross-border transactions
- Experience managing significant aspects of transactions
- Excellent technical drafting, negotiation and transactional execution skills
- Strong academic background
- Commercially astute, proactive and capable of managing multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment
- Confident dealing directly with clients, counterparties and international legal teams
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Why Apply?
- Join a premier US law firm with a highly regarded international corporate practice
- Work on complex, high-value M&A transactions for an elite client base
- Gain exposure to sophisticated cross-border deals and market-leading practitioners
- Benefit from close partner access, meaningful responsibility and a high-performance working environment
- Develop your career on a leading international platform with excellent long-term progression opportunities
- Competitive US law firm remuneration and benefits package
This opportunity would suit an ambitious mid-to-senior-level corporate associate looking to take the next step in their career within a top-tier international practice, working on some of the most sophisticated and commercially significant M&A transactions in the market.
For a confidential discussion, please get in touch with vera.puttock@originlegal.co.uk.
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