Associate/Senior Associate Corporate ECM

Public M&A & ECM Associate/Senior Associate (1-3+ PQE)

The Opportunity

A leading UK law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate lawyer with a strong background in Public M&A and Equity Capital Markets to join its growing specialist team.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad mix of Public M&A, ECM and IPO transactions, while also gaining exposure to wider corporate and private M&A matters. The team acts on high-profile domestic and international transactions and is particularly active in the public company space.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will:

• Have a minimum of 1 years' post-qualification experience.
• Be predominantly focused on Public M&A and ECM work, with at least 50% of current practice in these areas.
• Be comfortable undertaking broader corporate and private M&A matters where required.
• Demonstrate high-quality transactional experience and strong technical ability.
• Be ambitious and keen to play a visible role in a growing practice.

The Work

The team advises on:

• Public takeovers and mergers
• Equity Capital Markets transactions
• IPOs and secondary fundraisings
• Public company advisory work
• Cross-border and international transactions

The ECM practice is particularly active and advises on a broad range of transactions across the market, with significant issuer-side mandates.

Why Join?

• Join one of the most active Public M&A and ECM teams in the market.
• High-quality, high-profile work with a genuinely manageable culture.
• Greater client exposure and responsibility than is typically available in larger teams.
• Opportunity to work directly with highly regarded partners who are committed to growing the practice.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with clear scope for progression.
• Strong emphasis on trust and autonomy.

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