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Clifford Chance

M&A Associate - Corporate Transactions & Advisory

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Clifford Chance

London, GB · Full-time · £90,000 – £140,000

About this role

Clifford Chance is one of the largest international law firms in the world, with over 30 offices across the globe. Our M&A practice is among a small group of elite firms at the top of the market, advising leading companies on complex transactions while combining global standards with in-depth local expertise.

Advise clients on the full range of public and private transactions, from complex multi-billion-pound cross-border deals and strategic joint ventures to major divestments, demergers, unsolicited takeover approaches, defence strategies, and governance issues. Provide solutions-oriented advice on multi-jurisdictional matters with strong sector focus and deep regulatory understanding.

Work within an award-winning team of 15 partners and 38 associates, part of a wider corporate group including private equity, FIG, Tech Digital, antitrust, and other specialisms. Collaborate with world's leading public and private corporations, investment banks, financial institutions, governments, and international bodies across Europe, Middle East, Africa, US, and China outbound deals.

Join an inclusive, friendly, team-based approach where every career is rewarding and stimulating, full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. Benefit from entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach across innovative, diverse, and ambitious teams of brightest minds.

Requirements

  • Excellent technical skills in corporate/M&A
  • Understand commercial implications of legal advice
  • Deliver workable recommendations that achieve right outcomes
  • Highly collaborative working style
  • Maintain outstanding service levels from start to finish
  • Experience with complex multi-jurisdictional transactions
  • Knowledge of cross-border deals spanning Europe, Middle East, Africa

Responsibilities

  • Advise clients on full range of public and private transactions
  • Handle complex multi-billion-pound cross-border deals
  • Structure strategic joint ventures
  • Manage major divestments and demergers
  • Develop defence strategies for unsolicited takeover approaches
  • Provide advice on governance issues
  • Deliver consistent solutions-oriented service worldwide

Benefits

  • Inclusive, friendly, team-based approach to work
  • Truly international perspective across jurisdictions, cultures, languages
  • Opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow in rewarding careers
  • Work with brightest minds in innovative, diverse teams