Corporate M&A Associate
London – £160,000 - £300,000
Advise top-tier private equity sponsors on complex cross-border deals — at a scale that shapes markets.Join a standout London corporate team at a leading US law firm, acting on high-value private M&A and growth equity transactions. You’ll work in lean, partner-led teams for major private equity funds, asset managers, and portfolio companies, gaining exposure to global deal-making and direct client contact from day one.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and support on UK and cross-border private M&A for sponsor-side and management clients.
- Draft, negotiate, and execute transaction documents across diverse sectors (tech, life sciences, media, and financial services).
- Collaborate with US colleagues on multi-jurisdictional PE mandates.
- Drive client engagement and manage junior support on fast-moving deals.
- Contribute to business development and client relationship initiatives.
- 2–7 PQE, UK-qualified (or equivalent), with experience in Private M&A / PE transactions.
- Background from a top-tier US or international firm in London.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and client-facing skills.
- Appetite for high-value, fast-paced transactions and small-team collaboration.
- Confident communicator with excellent attention to commercial detail.
- E&W qualification.
- Lean, high-performing corporate group advising on deals typically ranging from £50m–£1bn+.
- Core client base: major PE sponsors, institutional investors, and high-growth companies.
- Collaborative, non-hierarchical culture with direct partner access and real autonomy.
- Regular cross-border mandates with colleagues across the US and Europe.
- Top-of-market US package with performance bonus.
- Hybrid working and structured career progression.
- A platform for genuine international exposure and client impact.
Dalton is an Associate Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, having been with the company for over two years. He focuses on the American market, where his key duties include sourcing and placing top legal talent with leading firms and corporations, managing the job search process, and providing career guidance and market insights to candidates. Dalton stays informed of industry trends and developments to best serve both his clients and candidates. After earning his law degree from Manchester Metropolitan University, Dalton spent 9 months as a Legal Recruitment Consultant focusing on the Texas market before joining Douglas Scott. In his spare time, he enjoys going to the gym, exploring Manchester’s public houses and eateries, and watching Erik’s Mighty Reds on the weekend.
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Job Spec:
- Area of Law: Corporate Law
- Type: Solicitor / FILEX
- Salary: £160,000 - £300,000
- Term: Permanent
- Location: London
- Reference: 1294258
