Equity Capital Markets Associate / Senior Associate
Location: Birmingham
Salary: 85000 to 115000 bonus (dependent on experience)
Experience: 4 years PQE
This is a great opportunity for an Equity Capital Markets Associate or Senior Associate to join a national ECM team based in Birmingham working on high-value transactions with the support of a wider national corporate platform.
Youll advise corporates investment banks brokers and major shareholders on a broad range of capital markets matters with additional exposure to public M&A and corporate governance. If you enjoy transactional work want to take ownership of matters and like the idea of mentoring juniors while helping grow a practice this role offers real scope.
The Opportunity
Advise on equity capital markets transactions including IPOs equity subscriptions rights issues placings private placements block trades and buy-backs
Support clients on both the Main Market and AIM and on UK and international exchanges
Handle a diverse workload spanning ECM public M&A and corporate governance
Take ownership of transactions managing timetables stakeholders and deliverables
Work closely with senior colleagues nationally on complex and high-value matters
Contribute to business development and build your network in the ECM market
Mentor and develop junior corporate lawyers
What Were Looking For
Essential
Qualified solicitor in England and Wales
4 years PQE with strong equity capital markets and public M&A experience
Confident managing transactions and taking ownership of matters
Strong technical ability with a commercial solutions-focused approach
Excellent drafting negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Personable driven and collaborative with the confidence to build relationships
Willingness to mentor junior colleagues
Desirable
Prior cross-border transactional experience (helpful but not essential)
Experience advising a mix of issuers banks/brokers and major shareholders
Whats On Offer
Salary of 85000 to 115000 bonus (dependent on experience)
High-quality complex ECM work with national support and strong technical resources
Structured career development coaching and a transparent promotion process
Comprehensive benefits package with flexible options (including annual leave options pension wellbeing support and additional benefits)
About Our Client
Our client is a forward-thinking national law firm with a strong corporate platform and an established equity capital markets capability. The team advises on a wide range of ECM transactions and public company matters offering a collaborative environment with strong investment in training technical support and long-term progression.
Location & Working Arrangements
Birmingham. Hybrid working available.
Next Steps
Apply online or send your CV to or call 0 for more information.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC