ECB STAR Group
Corporate M&A Associate (Junior–Mid Level) London | Elite US Law Firm
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An elite US law firm with a market-leading Corporate practice is seeking a talented junior to mid-level Corporate M&A Associate to join its highly regarded London team.
This is an outstanding opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-value domestic and cross-border M&A transactions for an exceptional client base that includes leading private equity sponsors, multinational corporates, financial institutions, and high-growth businesses. The successful candidate will gain exposure to a broad mix of public and private M&A matters, working alongside recognised leaders in the field on some of the market's most significant transactions.
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- Advising on a broad range of public and private M&A transactions.
- Working on complex cross-border deals for a premium international client base.
- Collaborating closely with partners and senior associates in a leanly staffed, high-performing team.
- Taking on meaningful responsibility and direct client exposure from an early stage.
Candidate Profile
- Common law qualified (England & Wales, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, or other recognised common law jurisdiction).
- Junior to mid-level PQE with strong corporate M&A experience gained at a leading international or top-tier law firm.
- Experience across both public and private M&A transactions is essential.
- Excellent academic credentials and strong technical drafting skills.
- Commercially minded, proactive, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
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This is a rare opportunity to join one of the world's premier law firms, offering exceptional quality work, first-class training and mentoring, and a genuinely international platform. The role provides a competitive US compensation package together with excellent long-term career prospects.
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch with Alex Ring at ECB Star on +44 (0)203 944 9845 or by email to aring@ecbstar.com
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