Public M&A Lawyer (3–6 PQE)

Public M&A Lawyer (3–6 PQE) – Elite US Law Firm

SSQ is recruiting on behalf of an elite US law firm for a Public M&A Associate to join its growing London practice. The role focuses on high-end public M&A transactions, including UK public takeovers, sponsor-backed take-privates, and cross-border deals.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Experience: 3–6 Years Post-Qualification Experience (PQE).
• Specialization: Corporate/M&A law with exposure to public M&A or complex corporate transactions.
• Qualification: Qualified Lawyer (implied by PQE requirement).

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Handling UK public takeovers and matters under the Takeover Code.
• Advising on sponsor-backed take-privates and private equity-led public-to-private transactions.
• Managing cross-border public M&A and complex private M&A deals.
• Supporting listed-company and strategic corporate transactions.

Compensation

Salary: Not specified in the source. (Note: Similar roles in London for this seniority range typically command significant market rates, but no specific figure is provided here.)

Application Procedure

1. Visit the LinkedIn Job Posting.
2. Sign in or create a LinkedIn account.
3. Click Apply and submit your CV and cover letter via the platform.
4. Alternatively, contact the recruiter, Isobel Terry (Legal Headhunter and Director at SSQ), directly via LinkedIn.

Official Notification & Contact

• Recruiter: Isobel Terry (SSQ)
• Link: Apply on LinkedIn