Corporate & Finance Associate

Arnold & Porter is an internationally recognised firm known for excellence and collaboration. The London office is the third largest in the firm and a key part of the firm’s current and future ambitions. We are renowned for our collegial culture, our commitment to our core values, providing exceptional client service, and fostering a diverse workplace through our commitment to inclusivity.

We are seeking a 0–1‑year PQE associate to join Arnold & Porter’s Corporate team in London, part of our global Corporate & Finance Group. This is an exciting opportunity for an associate who wants more responsibility and a broad range of corporate and commercial work advising some of the world’s leading businesses and institutions.

Our Corporate team in London advises on a full range of corporate matters, including M&A, venture capital transactions, joint ventures, and complex life sciences licences, collaborations, and commercial contracts. The team works across all major sectors, but with a market‑leading specialism in life sciences. Our clients range from the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies to fast‑growing biotech and leading technology companies, giving associates exposure to cutting‑edge, high‑value transactions with high‑calibre clients. We work closely with colleagues in the US, notably in New York, as well as with top‑tier regulatory, IP and antitrust practices both in Europe and the US. Our focused, collaborative team ensures each member plays a meaningful role in delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients on sophisticated, high‑profile matters.

Key Requirements

• Driven, ambitious, enthusiastic 0–1‑year PQE associates with excellent academic achievements.
• Desire to work on a broad range of corporate and commercial transactions.
• Experience (or interest) in the life sciences sector.
• Ability to get involved in M&A, collaborations, licensing and other major commercial transactions in life sciences.
• Preference for candidates from top international law firms and US firms with a strong reputation in life sciences transactions.

Role and Responsibilities

• Managing aspects of corporate and commercial transactions.
• Advising on key areas of company law.
• Drafting key and ancillary transaction documents.
• Conducting legal and commercial research to support transactions and client advice.
• Using initiative to provide solutions to clients.
• Liaising with lawyers across the firm and local counsel worldwide.
• Delegation and supervision where appropriate.
• Supporting business development activity.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. Please send your CV and cover letter to ldrecruitment@arnoldporter.com. All applications must be received by 15 May 2026.

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