Corporate Associate Solicitor

Corporate Associate - Equity Capital Markets

Location: London or Birmingham (hybrid working)

Salary: 95000 to 140000 (dependent on experience)

Experience: 7 years PQE (Equity Capital Markets)

If youre an Equity Capital Markets lawyer who thrives on transactional work and wants a role with real visibility ownership and progression this is a standout opportunity to join a national ECM team that is growing on the back of strong instructions.

This role suits a high-performing Associate or Senior Associate who enjoys taking the lead on matters working closely with partners on complex transactions and helping shape the future of a national practice.

Youll join a national Equity Capital Markets team advising corporates investment banks brokers and major shareholders on a wide range of capital markets matters. The work includes primary and secondary offerings listed on UK and international exchanges alongside public M&A and corporate governance.

Youll be encouraged to build your profile in the market develop your network and mentor junior lawyers. The firm offers structured career development technical support and a transparent promotion process for ambitious lawyers who want to progress.

What Youll Be Doing

• Advising on equity capital markets transactions including primary and secondary offerings

• Supporting on public M&A and corporate governance matters

• Managing transactions and taking ownership of matters with partner support on complex and high-value work

• Advising a varied client base including corporates investment banks brokers and major shareholders

• Working on cross-border transactions (helpful but not essential)

• Building and strengthening client relationships through clear commercial advice

• Contributing to business development networking and profile-raising activity

• Mentoring junior lawyers and supporting team development

What Were Looking For

Essential

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales

• 7 years PQE (or equivalent) with strong equity capital markets experience

• Experience of public M&A and corporate governance

• Proven ability to manage transactions and take ownership of matters

• Strong technical skills and confidence providing commercial well-reasoned advice

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style

Desirable

• Cross-border transactional experience

• Interest in building a market profile and developing new connections

Whats On Offer

• Market-rate salary band: 95000 to 140000 (dependent on experience)

• Hybrid working from London or Birmingham

• Comprehensive training programme and technical support including a strong PSL function and precedent bank

• Structured career development including business development coaching for future partners

• Transparent promotion process and clear progression pathway

• Flexible benefits package including options such as purchasing additional annual leave cycle to work healthcare employee assistance programme pension and season ticket loan (grade dependent)

• Annual bonus opportunity linked to individual performance

• Wider learning and development platform with access to courses and skills development

Working Arrangements

Full-time permanent role.

Base: London or Birmingham.

Hybrid working supported.

Next Steps (How to Apply)

Apply online or send your CV to David or call 0 for more information.

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