Job Description
Corporate Associate / Senior Associate (Equity Capital Markets)
Location: London (hybrid working)
Salary: £95,000 to £140,000 (depending on experience)
Experience: 4+ years’ PQE (Equity Capital Markets and public M&A)
Our client is looking to appoint a high-performing Corporate Associate or Senior Associate into its national Equity Capital Markets team. This is a genuinely transactional role with strong exposure to equity capital markets work, public M&A and corporate governance, with the chance to take ownership of matters and develop quickly alongside senior lawyers.
The role is based London, with hybrid working supported. You will be encouraged to build your profile in the market, contribute to business development, and support the development of junior lawyers.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Advising corporates, investment banks, brokers and major shareholders on a broad range of equity capital markets matters
- Supporting on primary and secondary securities offerings on UK and international stock exchanges
- Working on public M&A and corporate governance matters alongside wider corporate work
- Managing transactions and running deal processes, taking ownership of matters with appropriate support
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating key transaction documents and ancillary materials
- Coordinating workstreams and collaborating with colleagues nationally on complex, high-value transactions
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships through clear, commercial advice
- Contributing to business development, networking and thought leadership activity
- Mentoring and supporting junior members of the team
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)
- 4+ years’ PQE with experience across equity capital markets and public M&A
- Strong transactional experience and confidence managing matters and deal processes
- Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail
- Commercial awareness and a practical approach to problem solving
- Confident communicator who builds trusted relationships with clients and colleagues
- Interest in business development and building networks in the market
- Cross-border transactional experience (helpful but not essential)
What’s On Offer
- Competitive remuneration with the opportunity to earn an annual bonus
- Hybrid working with flexible arrangements
- Strong learning and development support, including structured training resources
- Technical support and access to a well-maintained precedent bank
- Clear progression pathway and transparent promotion process
- Flexible benefits package (including options around annual leave and other benefits, grade dependent)
- Employee wellbeing support (including employee assistance programme)
- Additional benefits available through a wider rewards platform (grade dependent)
Location & Working Arrangements
- Full-time, permanent role
Next Steps
Apply online or send your CV to David using d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.
All applications will be handled in strict confidence.