Finance & Corporate Lawyers in London

A leading international law firm is currently undertaking an opportunistic and highly selective hire into its Corporate Finance & Securities practice in London, led by a globally recognised partner with a strong reputation in high-end capital markets and corporate advisory work.

This is not a traditional headcount-driven vacancy, but rather a quality-led search focused on identifying a small number of exceptional US-qualified corporate lawyers who can operate at the very top end of the market. The team is deliberately selective and is looking for individuals who can integrate seamlessly into a fast-paced, intellectually demanding, and highly commercial environment where the standard of work is consistently excellent.

The team works closely with issuers, investment banks, and sophisticated international clients across a wide range of industries, with a particular focus on cross-border capital raising and corporate structuring work.

The role offers exposure to a broad mix of matters, including IPO execution, secondary offerings, securities offerings, and ongoing listed company advisory work, as well as wider corporate finance mandates that sit alongside capital markets transactions. In practice, associates will find themselves deeply embedded in live transactions from an early stage, contributing to everything from drafting and reviewing key offering materials through to advising on regulatory considerations and supporting complex cross-border execution processes.

The team is seeking US-qualified lawyers who have trained and qualified at top-tier US firms and who have graduated from leading US law schools. Strong academic credentials are considered essential, alongside demonstrable experience in corporate finance, securities, and capital markets work.

The ideal candidate will be a true corporate generalist, comfortable operating across both ECM and broader corporate advisory matters, and able to demonstrate strong technical ability, commercial awareness, and the intellectual flexibility required to handle a diverse and high-calibre workload. The culture is one of high performance, precision, and collaboration, with a strong emphasis on maintaining exceptional standards across all aspects of the practice.

The role offers the opportunity to remain a true generalist within a top-tier securities and corporate finance environment, which is increasingly rare at this level of the market.

This is a rare opportunity to work closely with a leading figure in the US corporate and capital markets space in London, within a platform that consistently delivers high-quality, international deal flow. The work is varied, complex, and consistently at the upper end of the market, offering both technical depth and commercial exposure.

The firm offers elite US compensation on Cravath scale, alongside a highly competitive bonus structure, reflecting the calibre of work and expectations within the team. More broadly, it is a role that offers genuine visibility, strong development, and the opportunity to build a long-term career within a globally recognised corporate finance platform.

For those with the right background and ambition, this represents a rare opportunity to join a true top-of-market corporate finance and securities practice in London at a senior level of exposure and responsibility.