Corporate Finance Associate - Global Law Firm

Overview

Hunters Legal is working with a Global Law Firm to recruit a Corporate Finance Associate into its highly regarded UK Corporate Finance and Equity Capital Markets team. This is an excellent opportunity for a corporate lawyer who is motivated by complex, high value transactions and who thrives in a collaborative, forward thinking environment.

The Opportunity

Corporate Finance is one of the firm’s most strategically important practice areas, sitting at the centre of many of the most dynamic transactions in the market. The team advises listed companies, institutional investors, private entities and fast growing emerging businesses on a broad range of corporate finance and ECM matters, including public and private M&A, strategic investments, equity issues and regulatory advisory work.

This role offers the chance to take on significant responsibility, work closely with market leading partners, and develop within a team that values commercial excellence, innovation and genuine collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Advise on a wide range of corporate finance matters including public and private M&A, joint ventures, strategic investments and corporate reorganisations.
• Draft, review and negotiate key transaction documents such as SPAs, shareholder agreements and governance frameworks.
• Support listed clients on equity issues, disclosure obligations and regulatory compliance under the UK Listing Rules, MAR and the Takeover Code.
• Lead deal workstreams and manage cross border project teams, collaborating closely with international offices.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships across a variety of sectors including technology, financial services, real estate and hospitality.
• Support and mentor junior team members, contributing to a supportive and inclusive team culture.
• Participate in business development initiatives, pitches and client relationship activities.
• Contribute to know how development, internal training and sector focused insights.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Qualification as a UK solicitor or equivalent.
• Strong experience advising on both listed company matters and private M&A transactions.
• A solid understanding of capital markets regulation, corporate governance and UK corporate finance frameworks.
• Excellent drafting skills and the ability to manage matters with a high level of autonomy.
• Confidence in leading transactions and managing competing deadlines.
• A collaborative mindset with a genuine interest in mentoring and team development.
• Strong commercial awareness and enthusiasm for building client relationships.
• A positive, proactive approach and the ability to thrive in a fast paced, ambitious team.

Benefits

The firm offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Hybrid working, combining remote working with time in award winning offices for collaboration and connection.
• A generous holiday allowance starting at 25 days per year, plus an additional discretionary day in December, with the option to purchase extra leave.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave policies following one year of service.
• A comprehensive flexible benefits package, alongside a range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.

Culture

The firm is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where all individuals can flourish. It values creativity, excellence, integrity, responsibility, respect and teamwork, and celebrates differences in background, experience and perspective. All candidates are treated fairly and equally, regardless of personal circumstances or characteristics.

The Way They Work

This Global Law Firm is ambitious, innovative and future focused. Its lawyers are creative thinkers and problem solvers who strive for excellence and continuous development. Large enough to support ambitious careers yet connected enough to maintain a strong sense of community, the firm offers an environment where people are encouraged to do their best work and grow together.