Corporate Associate - 1-4 PQE

BCL Legal; London; On-site; GBP 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job description

Corporate Associate (Private M&A) - 1-4 PQE
Magic Circle Law firm | London | £130,000 - £145,000

A corporate associate is offered an outstanding opportunity to join an industry leading corporate team at this top tier international practice, in London.

The firm, which ranks as both one of the top firms and M&A practices in the UK, is arguably the largest and widest-reaching domestic UK law firm.

The London corporate team is made up of over 100 lawyers undertaking high-value, complex, and challenging matters for clients both domestically and internationally across the renewable energy, mining, oil and gas, life sciences, healthcare, technology, media, telecoms, financial services, retail, and sports sectors.

My client is currently looking to add a talented corporate lawyer, with strong experience and interest in M&A work.

The salary bracket for the roles starts at £130k from 1 PQE, up to £145k at 4 PQE, in addition to a relatively industry standard bonus scheme at that level, which can top £50k depending on activation.

The successful corporate associate joining this team will handle a full range of corporate work, which will include:

1. Drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal documents to affect public and private M&A transactions, including offer announcements and scheme and offer documents (for public M&A) and sale and purchase agreements (for private M&A), and ancillary transaction documents.

This position is ideally suited to a junior/mid level corporate associate between one and four years' PQE. Candidates applying for this position should be able to display:

1. A strong academic background
2. Training and post-qualified corporate experience gained with a reputable national or international practice or city-firm
3. Strong technical knowledge and commercial acumen
4. Excellent communication skills
5. Experience in business development and client relationship management

With regards to hybrid working, my client operates a 60% office attendance policy, with the option to also work from any of their regional offices.

Benefits:

1. Salary package of £130,000 - £145,000
2. 25 days annual leave.
3. Bonus scheme.
4. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
5. Cycle to work scheme.

To apply for the job of Corporate Associate, or for more information please feel free to reach out to Andre Kacperski at BCL Legal.