New Job Opening: Corporate Associate Solicitor in London, UK

Job Description

Corporate Associate - Equity Capital Markets 

Location: London or Birmingham (hybrid working)

Salary: £95,000 to £140,000 (dependent on experience)

Experience: 7+ years PQE (Equity Capital Markets)

If you’re 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.

You’ll 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.

You’ll 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 You’ll 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 We’re 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

What’s On Offer

• Market-rate salary band: £95,000 to £140,000 (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 [email protected]  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.