Corporate Finance & Securities Associate

Overview

A leading US law firm is seeking US-qualified Corporate Finance & Securities Associates to join its high-performing London team. This is a growth hire within a busy, partner-led practice offering exposure to equity capital markets, securities work, and broader corporate transactions.

The team is looking for technically excellent corporate generalists with strong academics, first-rate training, and the ability to operate across both capital markets and wider corporate matters.

What You’ll Do

• Advise on high-value corporate finance, securities, and capital markets transactions.
• Work across equity capital markets and broader corporate matters.
• Support partners and senior lawyers on complex, cross-border mandates.
• Take early responsibility within a lean, high-calibre team.
• Build a broad corporate skillset rather than being confined to a narrow specialist role.

About You

• 2-5 PQE, with limited flexibility for exceptional candidates just below this range.
• US qualified, with an elite US academic background.
• Trained and qualified at an elite US, Magic Circle, or comparable top-tier firm.
• Strong experience across corporate finance, securities, capital markets, and/or broader corporate work.
• Technically excellent, academically strong, and commercially confident.
• Comfortable working in a demanding, partner-led environment with high expectations and strong deal flow.
• Open to relocation to London where appropriate.

Why Apply?

• Join a highly regarded US platform with market-leading compensation.
• Work directly with senior partners on sophisticated corporate finance and securities mandates.
• Maintain a broad generalist practice across capital markets and corporate transactions.
• Benefit from strong training, personalised development, dedicated mentoring, and knowledge support.
• Gain visibility and early responsibility within a lean, ambitious team.
• Access potential client and international secondment opportunities.
• Join a collaborative London office with strong associate support and high-quality work.

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