US Corporate Associate

A leading US-headquartered firm is looking to grow its London corporate team with the addition of a US-qualified associate. The practice is focused on advising high-growth technology and life sciences companies, bringing a distinctly Silicon Valley approach to clients across the UK and Europe. The work is consistently high quality and sector-driven. You will be advising innovative, venture-backed and scaling businesses — as well as their investors — on cross-border M&A, financings and exits. Much of the work involves companies at the cutting edge of technology, offering exposure to fast-evolving industries and sophisticated transactional matters. The London team is lean and growing, offering early responsibility, direct client access and the opportunity to play a meaningful role in building out the practice. The environment is collaborative, fast-paced and entrepreneurial in feel.

Responsibilities

Advising high-growth technology and life sciences companies; advising innovative, venture-backed and scaling businesses — as well as their investors — on cross-border M&A, financings and exits; running key aspects of deals and drafting principal transaction documents

Requirements

Admission to a US State Bar and a JD qualification; strong grounding in M&A and other strategic transactions; experience running key aspects of deals and drafting principal transaction documents; 2–6 years’ experience with a clear focus on M&A or strategic transactions; strong drafting skills and experience managing transaction processes; a commercial, solutions-oriented mindset and interest in the tech ecosystem; the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, growth-focused team; a willingness to contribute to the development of the practice and support junior lawyers

Benefits

Early responsibility; direct client access; opportunity to play a meaningful role in building out the practice; exposure to fast-evolving industries and sophisticated transactional matters