Corporate Associate (NQ–1 PQE) – London
High-quality private capital work | Early responsibility | Strong client exposure
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Newly Qualified to 1 PQE Corporate Associate to join a highly regarded, growing corporate team in London.
This role offers the chance to work on high-value, complex transactions within a collaborative and supportive environment, with early responsibility and direct client contact from day one.
The Opportunity
You will join a well-established corporate team known for its strength in private capital, high net worth clients, and cross-border work. Acting for a diverse client base including entrepreneurs, investors, family offices and management teams, the team delivers commercially focused advice on a broad range of transactions.
This is an ideal role for a junior lawyer looking to develop strong transactional experience while building long-term client relationships.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Advising on a range of corporate matters including:
- Private M&A
- Venture capital and private equity investments
- Joint ventures
- Corporate restructuring
- Supporting on, and taking ownership of, key transaction documents (SPAs, investment agreements, JVAs)
- Leading on due diligence, disclosure processes and transaction management
- Working closely with senior lawyers while also taking responsibility for discrete workstreams
- Collaborating with specialist teams (tax, employment, commercial) on multi-disciplinary matters
- Engaging directly with clients and external advisers
Why This Role Stands Out
✅ Early responsibility – take ownership of real deal work from the outset
✅ Client exposure – build relationships with high-calibre clients early in your career
✅ High-quality work – complex domestic and cross-border transactions
✅ Supportive team culture – collaborative environment with strong mentoring
✅ Sector variety – exposure to private capital, tech, media, financial services and more
About You
- England & Wales qualified solicitor (NQ–1 PQE)
- Strong grounding in corporate law, particularly M&A and/or investments
- Experience working on transactions during training or post-qualification
- Excellent organisation and communication skills
- Proactive, commercially minded and keen to take ownership
- Enthusiastic about transactional work and client-facing responsibility
The Ideal Candidate
You will be someone who thrives in a fast-paced transactional environment, enjoys problem-solving, and is keen to play a meaningful role in deals from an early stage.
If you’re looking for a role combining high-quality work, genuine responsibility and a strong team culture, this is an outstanding opportunity to progress your corporate career.