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Are you looking to work in a collaborative team environment where your contribution and expertise is truly valued? Are you keen to develop your corporate career within a global law firm, which offers clear progression opportunities? We are seeking an Associate with experience in private equity work, as well as M&A, to join our successful Corporate team in Manchester.

Our Team

Our corporate solicitors advise UK and international public and private companies, including numerous Fortune 500 and FTSE 250 companies as well as financial institutions, private companies and entrepreneurs on a range of domestic and cross-border transactions.

Squire Patton Boggs is consistently recognised among the top ranked legal M&A practices for multi-jurisdictional mergers and acquisitions. Our aim is to build long-term relationships with our clients and help them achieve their corporate objectives. We have a strong pipeline of work, so you will be joining at a great time to work on a range of high-profile, corporate matters.

Our Opportunity

You will be working with some well-respected partners, nationally and internationally. You will be part of a team that encourages personal skill development and growth, which we believe really stands out from the rest of the market.

Our Manchester Corporate team is expanding and this is an exciting time to join Squire Patton Boggs, with the opportunity to get involved in a varied workload and plenty of scope for direct client contact. We are looking for outgoing people with a commercial attitude along with a confident and proactive approach, good people skills, the ability to work as a team player and evidence of ability to network.

There will be genuine progression opportunities within the team and candidates should expect excellent quality of work in a culture which encourages leadership and involvement with the business and its clients.

The firm is committed to promoting an inclusive and supportive working environment. Embedded by local champions in each of our UK offices, our well-regarded family and carer, wellbeing and DEI programmes provide a variety of flexible working options to support individuals' life journeys, helping our people pursue their personal and professional goals.

You

We are looking for an individual with a strong track record in private equity or equity capital markets and M&A. Ideally 4-6 PQE, you must demonstrate strong experience in corporate matters and should have excellent academic credentials, with the drive and ability to take the initiative and deliver high-quality work.

You will be coming from a well-recognised international, national or regional practice and will thrive in a collaborative team environment. You'll be working closely with our clients and other advisors, so good communication skills are essential.

What you need to know

If you're interested in finding out more about this role, please visit our website at www.squirepattonboggs.com/en/careers. We are unable to process applications sent directly by email - please complete an online application

We are an inclusive employer and aim to ensure our workforce is representative of our diverse society. We welcome applications regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, neuro diversity or disability status, family or parental status, race, religion or ethnicity. We will make reasonable adjustments and adaptions to our recruitment process to ensure it is inclusive for anyone who wishes to apply.

Squire Patton Boggs is committed to equal opportunity for all. We may collect relevant data for monitoring as part of our candidate registration process.

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