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 d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  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.