Top corporate team looking for talented corporate M&A solicitor
Corporate Solicitor – Senior Associate
Media Gaming and Gambling | London | 5+ PQE | £145,000–£175,000 + Excellent Benefits
A leading international law firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Corporate M&A team in London. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a market-leading practice with a strong reputation across the media and gaming sector, advising on some of the most innovative and high-profile transactions in the market.
Overview
- Title: Senior Associate
- Location: London | Hybrid working
- Salary: £145,000 - £175,000+ bonus
- PQE: 5 PQE +
- Reports to: Partner
- Experience: Strong corporate M&A background. Previous experience of deals in the media, gaming and gambling sector would be ideal though is not crucial.
Overview of the work
You will advise on a broad range of corporate transactions, including:
- Domestic and cross-border M&A
- Private acquisitions and disposals
- Growth equity investments
- Strategic investments
- Joint ventures
- Venture capital transactions
- Corporate restructurings and strategic projects
The practice is particularly well known for its work within the gaming, betting, media and digital sectors, acting for:
- International betting and gaming operators
- Gaming studios and developers
- Digital and technology businesses
- Media and entertainment companies
- Private equity and growth capital investors
- Founders and management teams
Mix of corporate work for high-profile clients
The role offers the chance to work closely with recognised leaders in the media, gaming and gambling sectors, advising an impressive international client base on complex domestic and cross-border transactions. The team advises corporates, founders, private equity investors, growth capital investors and intermediaries on a broad range of strategic transactions across the TMT landscape.
You will work directly with highly regarded partners who are recognised for their expertise within the gaming, betting and media sectors, gaining significant client exposure and playing a key role in leading sophisticated cross-border transactions.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious corporate lawyer seeking a platform that combines premium transactional work, genuine responsibility and long-term career progression.
Candidate profile
Applications are welcomed from Solicitors with 5+ years' PQE gained within a leading corporate practice. You will ideally possess:
- Strong experience advising on M&A transactions
- Excellent technical drafting and transactional skills
- Experience managing complex deal processes
- Strong commercial judgement and client-handling ability
- A collaborative and proactive approach
- An interest in developing sector expertise within TMT
Previous experience within the media, gaming, gambling or technology sectors would be advantageous but is not essential.
The firm is particularly interested in speaking with candidates who possess strong corporate credentials and are keen to build specialist expertise within these dynamic and rapidly evolving industries.
Impactful and exciting work
This is a rare opportunity to join one of the leading Corporate M&A teams operating within the TMT sector. The practice continues to advise on some of the most innovative transactions across media, gaming, betting and digital markets, offering exposure to cutting-edge businesses and complex international deal work.
For corporate lawyers seeking a combination of high-quality transactions, sector specialisation and a clear path for progression, this represents an outstanding opportunity.
Please contact us for more details.
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