At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on high-profile equity capital markets transactions and draft key documentation.
- Company: Leading global law firm with a top-tier ECM practice in London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus structure, and excellent career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with exposure to top-tier partners and clients.
- Why this job: Join a market-leading team and work on exciting cross-border transactions.
- Qualifications: US-qualified lawyer with 1-5 years of experience in equity capital markets.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
A leading global law firm is looking to hire a talented US-qualified Associate to join its highly regarded Equity Capital Markets team in London.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a top-tier ECM practice with a strong global platform, advising on some of the most high-profile and complex transactions in the market. The team is particularly well-known for its work on cross-border offerings and regularly acts for major investment banks, corporates and financial sponsors. You will gain exposure to a broad mix of premium work, working closely with market-leading partners in a collaborative and high-performing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Advising on a wide range of equity capital markets transactions, including IPOs, follow-on offerings, block trades, rights issues, convertible bonds and equity-linked products
- Acting for issuers, underwriters and sponsors on cross-border transactions
- Drafting and negotiating transaction documentation
- Undertaking due diligence and managing disclosure processes
- Liaising with clients, counsel and other stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions
Candidate Profile
- US-qualified lawyer (NY Bar preferred) with 1–5 years’ post-qualification experience
- Strong experience in equity capital markets transactions
- Excellent academic background
- Strong technical skills and commercial awareness
Why Apply?
- Opportunity to join a market-leading ECM team in London
- Exposure to high-value, cross-border transactions
- Work alongside top-tier partners and clients
- Excellent career progression prospects within a globally recognised platform
- Competitive US market salary and bonus structure
US-Qualified ECM Associate (Open to Relocators) in City of London employer: Taylor Root
Join a leading global law firm renowned for its exceptional Equity Capital Markets team in London, where you will thrive in a collaborative and high-performing environment. With access to high-profile transactions and the opportunity to work alongside top-tier partners, you will benefit from excellent career progression prospects and a competitive salary structure that reflects the US market. This is not just a job; it's a chance to be part of a prestigious firm that values your growth and success.
