At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise high-growth tech and life sciences companies on cross-border M&A and strategic transactions.
- Company: Leading US firm with a dynamic London corporate team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, early responsibility, and direct client access.
- Other info: Opportunity to contribute to practice development and support junior lawyers.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative environment and work on premium deals in fast-evolving industries.
- Qualifications: US-qualified lawyer with 2-6 years of M&A experience and strong drafting skills.
A leading US-headquartered firm is looking to grow its London corporate team with the addition of a US-qualified associate. The practice is focused on advising high-growth technology and life sciences companies, bringing a distinctly Silicon Valley approach to clients across the UK and Europe. US qualification is essential. You will be admitted to a US State Bar and have a strong grounding in M&A and other strategic transactions, with experience running key aspects of deals and drafting principal transaction documents.
The work is consistently high quality and sector-driven. You will be advising innovative, venture-backed and scaling businesses — as well as their investors — on cross-border M&A, financings and exits. Much of the work involves companies at the cutting edge of technology, offering exposure to fast-evolving industries and sophisticated transactional matters.
The London team is lean and growing, offering early responsibility, direct client access and the opportunity to play a meaningful role in building out the practice. The environment is collaborative, fast-paced and entrepreneurial in feel.
Candidates should have:
- Admission to a US State Bar and a JD qualification;
- 2–6 years’ experience, with a clear focus on M&A or strategic transactions;
- Strong drafting skills and experience managing transaction processes;
- A commercial, solutions-oriented mindset and interest in the tech ecosystem;
- The ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, growth-focused team;
- A willingness to contribute to the development of the practice and support junior lawyers.
This is a compelling opportunity for a US-qualified lawyer looking to work on premium cross-border deals for high-growth, tech-driven clients within a genuinely international platform.
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