Associate (Corporate M&A, Private Equity)

Corporate Associate | Glasgow | Leading Global Law Firm

Take the next step in your Corporate law career with a globally recognised firm.

A leading international law firm is seeking an ambitious Corporate Associate to join its growing team in Glasgow. Due to an increasing pipeline of high-quality work, this is an opportunity to work on sophisticated transactions alongside market-leading lawyers while developing your career within a truly global platform. 

The Opportunity

You will play a key role in advising clients on a broad range of corporate and M&A matters, with a particular focus on private M&A transactions. The team acts for private equity sponsors, investment funds, public and private companies, financial institutions, family offices and emerging businesses across a variety of sectors and jurisdictions. 

Alongside private M&A, you'll gain exposure to:

  • Private Equity transactions
  • Technology M&A
  • Financial Services M&A
  • Infrastructure M&A
  • Joint Ventures
  • Corporate Reorganisations and Restructurings
  • Corporate Governance Matters 

Key Responsibilities

  • Taking day-to-day responsibility for transactional matters with appropriate partner support.
  • Managing client relationships and acting as a trusted adviser.
  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating key transaction documents.
  • Leading workstreams and coordinating multi-disciplinary and multi-jurisdictional teams.
  • Supporting business development initiatives and identifying opportunities for growth.
  • Delivering practical, commercial and solution-focused advice to clients. 

About You

You will be a qualified Corporate lawyer with strong transactional experience gained within private practice. Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate:

  • Experience advising on corporate transactions and M&A matters.
  • Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
  • Experience with SPAs, disclosure letters and shareholder/JV agreements.
  • Direct client-facing experience.
  • Commercial awareness and sound judgement.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • A proactive approach and desire to contribute to a growing team. 

What's on Offer?

  • Market-leading salary
  • High-quality domestic and cross-border transactional work.
  • Exposure to a diverse international client base.
  • Genuine career development opportunities.
  • Award-winning learning and development programmes.
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
  • Comprehensive health, wellbeing, family and financial benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work within a collaborative and inclusive culture. 

Interested?

If you're a Corporate Associate looking to work on complex, high-profile transactions within a growing and highly regarded team, please get in touch with me on 07931 811 330 or email jill@lusona.co.uk

Permanent
17 September 2026
Legal
Solicitor/Associate
Up to £100k!
0141 530 4333