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Corporate (M&A/PE) Lawyer NQ–1PQE- US Law Firm

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About the Role
We are working with a US firm with a fast-growing, premium PE/M&A practice in London. The team is in clear expansion mode (with plans to double in size in London) and is strategically positioned at the intersection of tech, life sciences and private equity, with strong US connections.
They are looking for an NQ or 1 PQE level candidate (no September 2026 qualifiers) to join the team. You will work directly with a headline team who joined a few years ago from a leading international firm, alongside a lean, high-performing PE team.
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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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The role focuses on international PE deals across healthcare, life sciences, tech and digital infrastructure, with meaningful sponsor exposure and early client/BD involvement, plus a significant M&A component.


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Ideal for a 0.5–1 PQE associate seeking rapid growth, client exposure, close partner mentorship and a clear path to senior associate in a premium, strategically focused US platform.
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Please contact Oscar Balfour on m: +44 7946 297 844 or e: oscar.balfour@ssq.com.
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