Managing Associate - Corporate Finance (Lawyer)

As our City corporate team continues to grow, and following recent hires in London, we are seeking one or more senior associates with expertise in UK corporate finance work to join us. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-value, complex M&A, IPO and other UK capital markets transactions primarily for leading listed UK businesses, investment banks and, increasingly, international clients. You will enhance your experience in corporate finance with an emphasis on PLC clients and equity capital markets, while working in a collaborative, solution-oriented and output-focussed team.

What You'll Do:

1. Assisting on the full range of corporate finance transactions - strategic M&A, public takeovers, IPOs and secondary fundraisings – being involved from the initial strategic stages to seeing the deal through to closing and beyond.
2. Contributing to the growth of the corporate finance practice through active involvement in business development, responsibility for client relationships, creating and delivering pitches and being responsible for the growth of the practice.
3. Collaborating with team members, including mentoring and instructing trainees and paralegals, and working alongside senior colleagues on key workstreams – both document drafting and external negotiations and meetings with clients and investment bank advisers.

Who We're Looking For:

1. You have no less than 4 years' PQE.
2. You have experience in corporate finance, ideally advising preferably UK corporate clients on a wide range of corporate finance transactions, including IPOs, secondary fundraisings and takeovers, as well as public company matters more generally.
3. You will bring technical expertise in navigating listed regulatory frameworks, such as the UK Listing and Prospectus Regulation Rules, the market abuse regime, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, and the Takeover Code, with a proven ability to advise on listed company issues.

Why Choose Us?

Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are not just valued but encouraged to reach your full potential. Our culture promotes improvement, growth, and collaboration, making us the natural choice for top-tier clients. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.

Interested? If this role sounds like your next career step, we'd love to hear from you. Click the Apply button to view the full role profile on our website and start your application!