Corporate Lawyer - 6-12 Month Fixed Term Contract

MAP Legal Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Corporate Lawyer – 6-12 Month Contract (Maternity Cover) | Immediate Start

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Lawyer (3+ PQE) to join a highly regarded international law firm on a 6-12 month maternity cover contract, with an immediate start. This role is ideal for a commercially minded lawyer with strong M&A, venture capital, and corporate advisory experience who is looking to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in advising founders, investors, and corporates on a variety of corporate matters, including M&A transactions, venture capital investments, and corporate governance. Responsibilities will involve:

1. Drafting and negotiating key transaction documents such as share purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, and investment agreements.
2. Leading deals and providing general corporate advisory support.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer with at least 3 years of post-qualification experience, strong drafting skills, and a keen commercial mindset. A proactive and collaborative approach is essential, as the role will involve working on cross-border transactions and coordinating with colleagues across international offices. The firm fosters an agile and forward-thinking working culture, valuing initiative and strategic thinking.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain high-quality experience in a prestigious law firm, working on international matters in a collaborative and supportive environment. If you are a corporate lawyer seeking a contract role with exposure to top-tier work, we would love to hear from you.

For further information, and a confidential discussion, please apply to MAP Legal at [e-mail].

Please note: Where a level of experience, such as 'PQE', is indicated, this is a guideline only and we welcome applications from candidates with more or fewer years’ experience.