Corporate M&A Senior Associate

Join a leading corporate team advising on complex domestic and cross-border transactions for a diverse client base, including entrepreneurs, start-ups, growth companies, family businesses, multinational corporates, public companies, and investors.

As a Senior Associate, you will work alongside highly regarded partners and directors on a range of public and private M&A, joint ventures, private equity, and equity capital markets matters. The team is ranked Band 1 in Chambers & Partners for Corporate M&A: Mid-Market and operates across multiple sectors including Defence, Energy, Healthcare, and Technology.

You will enjoy a flexible hybrid working model, a collaborative culture, and excellent development opportunities within a firm recognised for its commitment to its people.

• Broad experience advising on private and/or public company M&A, investments, joint ventures, and/or private equity transactions
• Qualified as a lawyer with the SRA or Law Society of Scotland
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with confidence to lead matters and contribute to a team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to explain complex issues clearly to clients
• Experience building strong client relationships and engaging with the wider corporate finance community
• Sound matter and financial management skills
• Commercial mindset and excellent client communication
• Experience managing and developing junior lawyers

• Broad experience advising on private and/or public company mergers and acquisitions, investments, joint ventures and/or private equity transactions
• Qualified as a lawyer with the SRA or Law Society of Scotland
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with the confidence to take ownership and lead on matters
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with clear client communication
• Experience building strong relationships with clients and the wider corporate finance community
• Demonstrable matter and financial management skills
• Strong commerciality and excellent client communication skills
• Experience managing junior lawyers, including delegating work and contributing to their development