Associate - Corporate Professional Practices

Are you a talented Corporate Professional Practices Associate with 2+ years PQE, looking to join a large, progressive PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES GROUP department? Progress your legal career in this Top 25 international law firm, renowned for their unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and a dynamic approach to law.
The Firm:
This Top 25 firm has been systematically growing in both revenue and reputation over the past few years, now being recognised as top-tier by both Legal 500 and Chambers and developing an international reputation for excellence. They are committed to the continued growth and development of both their City practice and their comprehensive finance offering.

The practice is well-known for its diversity - celebrating a wide range of perspectives in order to best serve the needs of its clients. Given the success of the firm they work with a wide range of businesses - including a large number of FTSE 100 clients.

There is a well-developed culture of collaboration, with a dedicated knowledge team and accessible partners providing top-tier training and support - on both legal aspects as well as broader business development - to provide you with the skills to develop your own practice.

You will benefit from a range of benefits such as hybrid working, national and international secondment opportunities and lucrative referral and annual bonus schemes. This firm has one of the best work/life balance offerings in the City.

You will gain access to some of the finest quality work, with both a domestic and international focus. The firm's strong position enables tit to provide top-level training, delivered from Partners who are singled out for their excellence in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.

The Role:
This is a stand out opportunity for a Corporate Professional Practices Associate to join this top 25 City of London law firm.
Within this role you will be working directly with and supported by the Partners in this market leading team you will enjoy high quality and exacting work from day one. It is a rewarding yet demanding role. You will be encouraged to develop your skills and establish your own relationships by working with Senior and Managing Partners and Chief Executive and Finance Officers from a wide range of professional firms on a daily basis - giving you client responsibility from the start.
The team are looking for an Associate who has a background in transactional corporate law but who would enjoy the more varied and challenging work their PPG is famous for.
The role will entail;

• UK and International mergers and de-mergers;
• International structures and liability issues;
• Drafting Partnership, LLP Members' Agreements and wider constitutional documents;
• Alternative business structures under the Legal Services Act 2007 and IPOs;
• US firms starting up in London and SRA regulatory issues;
• LLP conversions both from partnership and limited company status;
• Advising on governance, structuring, profit sharing and internal arrangements and the management of firms;

The Ideal Candidate:

• A qualified solicitor (UK qualification) with 5+ years of PQE.
• You will have good organisational skills.
• You will have enthusiasm for intellectually challenging work.
• Excellent client relationship skills and experience in business development.

Benefits:

• Market-leading salary and excellent benefits with clear and structured progression paths.
• A flexible and friendly working environment and a supportive team culture
• Exposure to large, high-profile UK and international issues.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Corporate Professional Practices Associate with 2+ years PQE, to join this Top 25 law firm in London.
Apply now for immediate consideration, or feel free to contact Alex Rollinson at JMC Legal Recruitment for a confidential conversation.