The team

Our highly regarded, award winning corporate team is recognised for the quality of the transactional and advisory work. Clients include public and private corporates, private equity investors, investee companies and management teams globally. We are well known for our sector expertise in technology and media, retail, insurance and financial services.

Our business is of a scale and quality which can comfortably handle large matters whilst still retaining a personal touch and the flexibility to assist on daily business.

The team is ranked Band 1 in Chambers 2024 (Corporate M&A: £10-100 million in London), and described as talented, eager to deliver results and providing practical solutions to legal issues.

Legal 500 (2024): "they have great knowledge of industry and always there to tackle troubles ahead. They have super experience in M&A and a real voice of reason".

We are a friendly, collaborative team with a passion for developing our people and providing them with the tools to develop successful careers.

The role

We are looking for a talented Senior Associate with 5+ years of post-qualified experience.

You will have opportunity to be involved in a mixed diet of work: including private M&A, together with private equity. You will have opportunity to develop deep sector expertise.

You will have a high degree of autonomy and client involvement; you will be encouraged and supported in helping drive the business forward.

Knowledge, skills and experience

• 5 + years of PQE or equivalent relevant expertise.
• Expertise in corporate work including private M&A, together with private equity.
• Delivers legal and commercial solutions, working collaboratively with clients and colleagues to provide an outstanding client experience.
• Takes responsibility for managing and developing strong relationships with clients based on an understanding of their business objectives.
• Committed to business development to further grow the practice. Identifies and shapes commercial opportunities encouraging others to participate.
• Works efficiently and commercially and understands the importance of financial hygiene. Shares their understanding with the team.
• Adopts a commercial mindset when pricing, resourcing and using technology to manage matters and understands the impact of this on profitability.
• A collaborative leader within a team who coaches and develops junior team members to achieve their full potential.
• Committed to being part of a supportive, inclusive and collaborative firm culture.