Corporate Associate 2-5 PQE

London
One of Europe’s busiest corporate dealmakers.

Top-tier work. No US-firm hours. Clear progression.

A genuinely standout opportunity for a Corporate Associate (2+ PQE) to join a high-performing, nationally recognised corporate team consistently ranked among the top UK firms for deal volume across private equity and M&A.
If you’re looking for a platform where you get real responsibility , market-leading training , and a transparent route to progression — all without the lifestyle compromises of a US firm — this should be on your radar.



Why this team?
  • One of the highest deal volumes in Europe across mid-market private equity and M&A (Pitchbook & Experian rankings).
  • Acts for management teams, PE houses, founders, investors, and high-growth companies across the full business lifecycle.
  • Leaders in PE, venture capital, M&A, corporate finance, and capital markets .
  • Growing team of rising stars with genuine partner accessibility and exceptional mentoring.
  • A culture built on quality work, respected people, and real work/life balance .
  • Not a US firm — meaning no 2am finishes, no unpredictable churn, and no unnecessary burnout.
The Role


You’ll be stepping into a thriving corporate practice where you will:

  • Lead on private equity transactions and manage your own deals.
  • Work closely with partners on larger, more complex national matters.
  • Run a mix of M&A, VC, growth capital, restructurings & management transactions .
  • Take early ownership of client relationships and BD activity .
  • Mentor junior lawyers and support their development.
This team is ideal if you want to stretch yourself fast , be visible, and build a strong, commercial Corporate profile.



What You’ll Need
  • 2-5 PQE in corporate law, ideally with exposure to private equity or broader transactional work.
  • Ability to run smaller deals and support larger ones.
  • Appetite for responsibility, client contact, and developing a commercial voice.
  • Someone who enjoys working with ambitious teams doing high-quality work at pace.
The Firm This is a national, full-service firm with a modern culture , consistent investment in its people, and a reputation for:

  • Excellent training
  • Supportive, down-to-earth teams
  • High-quality cross-border work
  • A values-driven environment
  • Competitive salary + flexible benefits + clear progression frameworks
This is one of the most active and well-respected corporate groups in the UK, with a genuine growth trajectory and some of the strongest deal flow outside the US giants.


If you'd like more info or want to explore this confidentially, feel free to reach out directly or drop me a message.


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Posted 2025-12-03

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