Associate - Corporate M&A Lawyer

Corporate Associate (2–5 PQE) – London An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 2–5 PQE Corporate Associate to join a highly regarded international team in London, known for delivering high-impact work with a strong cross-border focus. The team advises across a broad range of corporate matters including private M&A, venture capital, joint ventures, and equity/debt capital markets. Clients include major global corporates, financial institutions, and high-growth businesses across a variety of sectors. This role offers the chance to step into a close-knit team environment where associates are given meaningful responsibility from the outset, working directly with partners and senior lawyers on high-value, cross-border transactions. The work is varied and intellectually stimulating – ranging from M&A deals to complex joint ventures and strategic investments. Key Requirements: UK-qualified lawyer with 2–5 years’ post-qualification experience Strong academic background Solid grounding in corporate law, ideally with exposure to private M&A Experience at a leading international or US law firm preferred Commercially astute, collaborative, and motivated to grow within a high-performing team What Makes This Role Stand Out: High level of partner access and mentorship Collegial, collaborative and ambitious team culture Opportunity to work closely with top-tier regulatory, finance and antitrust teams across the firm’s global network Ability to take ownership of transactions and client relationships early on Contact: For a confidential discussion, please contact James Cockerill at Taylor Root via jamescockerill@taylorroot.com or message directly on LinkedIn.

Location: City of London, London, GB

Posted Date: 10/31/2025