Corporate / Private Equity Associate – 1 to 3 PQE (England & Wales Qualified)

Top-Tier US Law Firm – London Office

Salary: £180,000 – £230,000 plus bonus (Cravath Scale)

A prestigious US law firm in London is seeking a high-performing Corporate / Private Equity Associate with 1 to 3 years’ post-qualification experience (England & Wales) to join its elite transactional practice.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work on market-leading deals across private equity, public and private M&A, and strategic investments for an international client base that includes top-tier private equity sponsors and global corporates.

Key Requirements:

• 1 to 3 years’ PQE from a top-tier UK or international firm
• Strong academic background and England & Wales qualification
• Experience in high-value cross-border M&A and/or private equity transactions
• Ambitious, collaborative, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, high-performance environment

What’s on Offer:

• Cravath-scale salary: £180,000 (1PQE), £200,000 (2PQE), £230,000 (3PQE)
• Lucrative bonus scheme
• Close-knit team with direct partner engagement
• Platform for high-end international transactional work

• This is a rare chance to join one of the most respected US firms in London with a proven track record of training, promoting, and retaining top talent.