Our highly regarded corporate team is recognised for the quality of
its transactional and advisory work.
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. From guiding tech start-ups
through their financing rounds to acting for household name clients,
we are resourced to handle matters of any scale or complexity.
The team is ranked Band 1 in Chambers 2025 (Corporate M&A:
£10-100 million, London), recognised for providing advice that is both
practical and strategic - a team able to think outside the box.
We are well known for our trusted relationships and specialist sector
expertise including technology, media, retail and consumer, to
insurance and financial services. We act for some of the largest and
best-known brands across the retail and consumer sector, including
fashion and high-end luxury brands, FMCG businesses, beauty and
cosmetics and leading food and drink businesses. Award winning at the
Luxury Law Awards, we are band 1 ranked in Retail and consumer (Legal
500 2025). As one of the go-to law firms for big tech, our
market-leading technology, media, and telecoms (TMT) practice enables
some of the world's largest, most innovative tech platforms, media
companies and network operators to stay ahead.
We have a people first approach; we are committed to nurturing our
home-grown talent as well as investing in key lateral hires. With
plenty of opportunity at all levels, you can be assured that we will
be an enthusiastic supporter of your development and keen to help you
progress through your career.
The role
We are looking for an Associate / Senior Associate to join our
successful team as we continue to build on our strong position in the
market. You will have previous experience, or an interest in, the
technology and /or retail and consumer sectors and be keen to develop
sector expertise.
We encourage breadth of experience, and we will work with you to
ensure that you have the right spread of work. With a focus on private
M&A, there will be opportunity to be involved in some public
M&A, JVs and corporate advisory matters depending on deal flow at
any given time.
Recent examples of deals include:
Acted as corporate adviser to FTSE listed Frasers Group on
multiple domestic and international transactions (public and private).
Advised Tropic Skincare's Suzie Ma on reclaiming full ownership of
the business, assisting in their 50% buyout from Lord Sugar.
Acting on the acquisition of a global luxury brand of household
goods and jewellery.
Advised the shareholders of Wireless Social, a leading provider of
guest Wi-Fi, analytics and marketing solutions to the UK hospitality sector.
Advised Dellner Polymer Solutions, part of Sweden's Dellner Group,
on its acquisition of high-end engineering supplier Ferrabyrne Ltd,
a YFM Equity Partners backed business.
Advising each of the participating clubs on the formation of
Premier Women's Rugby, the league for professional women's rugby in England.
You will be encouraged and supported to help drive the business and
will have a high degree of autonomy and client involvement. You will
have opportunity to work with our Technology & Media, as well as
Retail & Consumer pillars being a group of cross practice
specialists, operating at the cutting edge within their sectors.
Knowledge, skills and experience
3-6 years of PQE, with a strong grounding in corporate law and in
particular private M&A.
Delivers legal and commercial solutions and establishes
collaborative working relationships with clients and colleagues to
provide an outstanding client experience.
Supports the team to manage the client experience, develops
trusted relationships and interacts with clients confidently to
achieve the best outcome for the client.
Committed to business development to further grow their network
and the practice spotting opportunities and sharing these with the team.
Works efficiently and commercially and understands the importance
of financial hygiene.
Collaborative and works effectively in a team.
Understands how to develop junior team members and support their ambitions.
Committed to being part of a supportive, inclusive and
collaborative firm culture.
Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
We are problem solvers. Whether in front of clients or behind the
scenes. To solve problems creatively for clients, we need diverse
collaborative thinking; drawing on different experiences, backgrounds
and perspectives. That means that everyone who either applies to, or
works for, the firm is treated equitably. Webelieve in removing
barriers to equal access not least because our people define us and
define what we do. If you need support and adjustments to do your best
work, whether that's during the recruitment process or throughout your
time at RPC, we're here to help.
Flexible working that supports your commitments outside of work is an
important part of our culture and, where possible, we will support
this across all roles. Please get in touch with our recruitment team
if you have any questions about our hybrid working approach or
flexible working policy.
