New - 1-2 PQE Junior Corporate Associate, Leading Global Firm, London
This is your chance to join a global team advising clients at all stages of their transactions from mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and venture capital to private and public equity and debt offerings. Our UK team is part of our global Corporate Group, which is one of the world's leaders. The size and technical expertise of our market-leading Corporate Group is unrivalled. The strength and market standing of our teams across the UK is borne out by our long-standing top tier rankings in the Chambers and Legal 500 directories.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You will deliver exceptional results to clients on a broad range of complex issues including:
Cross-border M&A (public and private), including:
inception, planning and due diligence
deal execution
post-merger integrations
joint ventures
growth by alternatives to M&A
Capital Markets (equity and debt)
Private Equity
Investment Funds
Venture Capital
Corporate Governance
ABOUT YOU
We do not set upper or lower limits of PQE for any of our vacancies. We have however given an indicative PQE as an approximate guide for applicants. Candidates who have between 1 and 2 years' PQE are likely to have the right level of knowledge and have gained the right level of experience needed to be able to undertake this role.
Solicitor or barrister, ideally qualified in England & Wales or a Commonwealth jurisdiction
Experience across private equity and M&A transactions across a range of sectors
Experience working across jurisdictions and/or with emerging markets
Proven track record of leading deals and negotiations
Commercially astute and stays current on key legal and business news
Excellent skills in communication, client relations, and team-working
Provides a professional, quality service in a timely manner, and responds effectively to requests from internal and external clients
Recognises and seizes opportunities for the firm, including repeat business
Builds and develops own network of internal and external contacts
Awareness of business development initiatives in the department and identifies ways to contribute
Maintains a controlled, objective and flexible approach under pressure
Proactive and innovative