Associate

Legal Consultant — Corporate (M&A), Great Britain

A Magic Circle firm

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Join a global legal consulting platform that places experienced lawyers on mid-to-long-term assignments with leading corporate and financial services clients across the UK. This role offers hands-on M&A, reorganisations and corporate advisory work within commercial teams and client in-house legal functions.

Consultants are supported by a central delivery team and access to firm-level resources, training and professional support while retaining flexibility and control over assignments and career direction. Typical engagements range from transactional M&A work to corporate advisory projects across sectors.

Applicants must be able to work in the UK without sponsorship and hold a practising certificate or equivalent entitling them to practise in the jurisdiction.

  • 4–10 years' post‑qualification experience (exact requirement varies by practice area; M&A roles typically 4–7 PQE)
  • Experience at a top‑tier law firm in relevant corporate/M&A work; recent in‑house experience desirable
  • Strong commercial judgment, client‑service focus and proven project management skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management; adaptable and consultant‑minded
  • Valid practising certificate (or equivalent) and right to live and work in the UK (no visa sponsorship)

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