Associate – Corporate (M&A / PE) 1-3pqe

This job is with Mayer Brown International LLP, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.

Overview

Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world's major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognised by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do. We are a collegial and collaborative firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realise their greatest potential all while supporting the Firm's client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm.

If you enjoy working with team members whose defining characteristics are exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, you may be the person we are seeking to join our Corporate & Private Equity practice in our London office as an Associate.

The Department Corporate and Securities law sits at the core of Mayer Brown's global practice. With over 300 lawyers across four continents, we advise on some of the most complex, high-value and strategically significant transactions in the market. Our work spans jurisdictions, sectors and structures-supporting leading global businesses as they navigate critical moments of growth, transformation and investment. Our clients include a broad mix of public and private companies, financial institutions and private equity sponsors, including many of the world's most recognisable organisations across the Fortune 100, FTSE 100, CAC 40, DAX and beyond.

Responsibilities

As an Associate in the group you will work on a variety of complex, cross-border and high profile transactions. You will be part of a close-knit, collaborative team with a strong reputation in the market. Our private equity practice is built on long-standing relationships with sponsors-from fund formation through to investment, portfolio management and exit. We take a genuinely commercial approach, combining deep technical expertise with a strong understanding of our clients' investment strategies. Our teams are structured to bring sector insight and practical judgement to every mandate-allowing us to deliver clear, pragmatic and innovative solutions, even on the most complex transactions. The London team continues to see sustained growth, advising an expanding roster of European sponsor clients. As a result, we are looking to add ambitious and commercially minded lawyers who want to play a key role in the next phase of that growth.

You will be involved in all aspects of private equity transactions, including:

• Structuring and executing cross-border acquisitions and disposals;
• Advising on leveraged buy-outs and growth equity investments;
• Supporting on financing arrangements alongside lenders and financial institutions;
• Managing the full transaction lifecycle, from initial structuring through to completion and exit;
• Advising on related matters including tax structuring, warranty & indemnity insurance and other ancillary issues;

Our practice spans a wide range of industries, including infrastructure, technology, life sciences, healthcare, energy, consumer and financial services-offering you the opportunity to build both sector and transactional expertise.

Qualifications, Experience and Personal Attributes

A qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 1-3 years post qualification experience and a qualified Solicitor (England & Wales).

Experience, skills and personal attributes:

We are looking for a confident and collaborative lawyer who thrives in a high-performing team and enjoys working closely with clients. You will bring:

• Solid experience in corporate M&A, ideally within a leading law firm;
• Strong private equity transaction experience, with exposure to sponsor-side work and equity documentation;
• Exposure to ECM or public M&A (advantageous, but not essential);
• A commercial, pragmatic mindset and the ability to deliver clear, solution-focused advice;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to build relationships with clients and colleagues;
• A proactive approach, with a genuine interest in business development and growing your network;
• A strong academic background (minimum 2:1 or equivalent);

At Mayer Brown, we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that offers our people the opportunity and support they need to succeed. Our culture promotes mutual respect, acceptance, cooperation and productivity among people from all backgrounds and values different perspectives and ideas. One of our core values at Mayer Brown is to promote inclusion at all levels within the business which is actively supported by our Employee Resource Groups - LGBTQI+, Fusion (Race & Ethnicity), Multi-faith, Women, Enable (Disability), Social Inclusion and Opportunities Network and Work and Me (Family). We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that individuals may require throughout the recruitment process and once they have joined the Firm.

Posted Pay Range

The typical pay scale for this position is between GBP £150,000.00/Yr. and GBP £163,000.00/Yr., although the actual wage or salary could be lower or higher if the candidate's education, experience, skills and internal pay alignment are different from those specified.