Corporate Associate in London

Job Description

London | Hybrid | 1–3 PQE

A well-regarded London law firm is looking to add a junior Corporate Associate to its established and highly commercial Corporate & Venture Capital team. The hire follows a period of sustained growth and an internal restructure that has created genuine opportunity at junior level.

This is a rare chance to join a partner-led team with a strong deal flow, excellent client exposure, and a clear commitment to developing associates into well-rounded, commercially minded corporate lawyers.

The Role

You will work closely with partners and senior associates on a broad mix of corporate and venture capital matters, including:

• Private M&A transactions (mid-market through to high-value deals)
• Venture capital and growth equity investments (from Series A & B through to later-stage rounds)
• Shareholder agreements, joint ventures, and strategic investments
• Corporate governance, restructurings, capital reductions, and buybacks
• Advising founders, entrepreneurs, investors, and fast-growth businesses

The team operates in a dynamic, deal-driven environment, frequently acting opposite City, US, and specialist firms. Associates are given early responsibility, real ownership of workstreams, and direct access to partners and clients.

The Team

• A sizeable, well-resourced corporate practice with strong partner depth
• Many lawyers trained and developed in large City or international firms before choosing a more entrepreneurial platform
• Particularly strong in media, entertainment, sport, technology, branding, and founder-led businesses, alongside more traditional corporate work

The Ideal Candidate

• 1–3 PQE England & Wales qualified Corporate lawyer
• Trained at an established corporate practice
• Solid grounding in company law and transactional work
• Exposure to VC, investments, or PE is desirable but not essential
• Commercial, curious, and confident working directly with partners and clients
• Genuinely interested in business development, networking, and long-term practice building

Culture & Progression

• No rigid billable-hour targets
• Supportive, collaborative, and entrepreneurial culture
• Encouragement to develop sector interests and a personal client base
• Lighter and more sustainable hours than many City competitors
• Hybrid working and flexibility where the work allows

This role will suit a junior associate who wants high-quality work without the bureaucracy, early responsibility without being overstretched, and a platform where ambition and initiative are actively encouraged.