Corporate Lawyer - Elite NY Law Firm

Corporate M&A Associate (5–10 PQE) – Elite NY Law Firm – London

📍 Location: London

💼 PQE: 5–10 years

💷 Salary: Cravath scale + bonus

📝 Qualification: UK-qualified solicitors only

🏛️ Firm: Elite US (NY-headquartered) law firm

An elite New York law firm with a thriving and prestigious London office is looking to hire a top-tier Corporate M&A Associate (5–10 PQE) into its leading Corporate practice.

This is an exceptional strategic opportunity for a UK-qualified corporate lawyer to join a high-performing team advising on some of the most complex, high-value and cross-border transactions in the market. The firm operates at the very top end of the legal industry and offers true career development alongside Cravath-level compensation.

🔍 About the Role:

You will work closely with leading US and UK partners on cutting-edge transactions, including:

• Private and public M&A
• Private equity and sponsor-led transactions
• Cross-border deals and joint ventures
• Strategic investments, carve-outs, and corporate reorganisations

Clients include global private equity houses, multinational corporates, sovereign wealth funds, and high-growth companies across key sectors including technology, life sciences, financial services, and energy.

✔️ Ideal Candidate:

• UK-qualified solicitor with 5–10 years’ PQE
• Trained at and currently working within an elite Magic Circle, Silver Circle, or top-tier US firm in London
• Extensive experience in complex M&A transactions and cross-border deal management
• Excellent academic credentials and technical skills
• Confident, commercially-minded, and capable of managing sophisticated clients and transactions

🌟 Why Join?

• Cravath-scale compensation package
• Direct access to market-leading partners and high-profile clients
• Exposure to global deals with real responsibility and progression
• A tight-knit, entrepreneurial and collaborative team culture
• Genuine long-term career development within a firm that promotes on merit

Interested?

This is a rare and high-calibre opportunity.

To discuss in confidence or apply directly, please get in touch.

All enquiries are treated with the strictest discretion.

To Apply:

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the role to charlotte.pember@idexconsulting.com.