Our client is an M&A boutique and private equity advisers. We are looking for an Associate with experience in M&A, Corporate law, and knowledge of the LSE rules. Joining a small specialist team, the successful candidate will be at the centre complex, high-value transactions.

As part of our international team, the successful candidate will be advising on a full range of corporate matters. This broad role will include issues from drafting and negotiating Commercial Contracts to Mergers and Joint Venture issues.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Working on public and private M&A transactions (including many with cross-border elements) and/or equity capital markets transactions

• Advising clients’ board members and shareholders

• Drafting and negotiating contracts and key documents

• Managing matters and reviewing the work of more junior team members

• Writing articles and briefings for internal and external publications

• Contributing to pitches and proposals

Job Requirements

• 3 years PQE;

• natural resources experience is an advantage

• commercially minded with an understanding of commercial priorities

• ability to effectively prioritize and handle multiple requests from several internal clients with the ability to take own responsibility and initiative

• comfortable working autonomously

• good team player

• fluency in Russian is an advantage.