Corporate Associate / Senior Associate

Gateley Plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services firm is seeking an Equity Capital Markets Associate or Senior Associate with a minimum of 4 years PQE. The role is based in London or Birmingham, offering hybrid working. You will manage diverse workloads across equity capital markets and public M&A while advising clients on complex matters. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiation skills, the ability to mentor, and a keen commercial acumen, contributing to team growth and business development initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Annual bonus possibility

Health care benefits

Comprehensive learning and development platform

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years PQE in equity capital markets and public M&A.
• Experience handling equity capital markets transactions on UK and international stock exchanges.
• Ability to mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of assigned matters and manage their progress.
• Collaborate closely with partners on high-value transactions.
• Advise clients on a wide range of capital markets matters.

Skills

Equity capital markets experience

Public M&A experience

High-quality technical legal skills

Strong commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Job description

Job Overview

Gateley Legal is looking for a high‑performing Equity Capital Markets Associate or Senior Associate with a minimum of 4 years PQE to join a dynamic, supportive team. This role will be based in London or Birmingham, offering hybrid working. You will handle a diverse workload across equity capital markets, public M&A and corporate governance in sectors such as manufacturing, life sciences, construction, retail, technology, healthcare, financial services, real estate, recruitment, training and education. Prior cross‑border transactional experience is helpful but not essential. The role offers the opportunity to take ownership of matters and work closely with partners on complex work.

Gateley’s Equity Capital Markets team is led by Partners Paul Cliff and Sam Meiklejohn, supported by Martin Montgomery, Oliver Harker and Nigel Brown, and a team of associates and junior solicitors. Further information on the team profiles can be found at https://gateleyplc.com/services/equity-capital-markets/.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 4 years’ PQE with experience of equity capital markets and public M&A.
• Experience handling equity capital markets transactions, including primary and secondary securities offerings on UK and international stock exchanges.
• High‑quality technical legal skills and the confidence to provide commercial advice in a well‑reasoned manner.
• Ability to take responsibility for mentoring junior team members.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills and a willingness to learn.
• A personable, enthusiastic, collaborative, and highly motivated individual.
• Demonstrated capacity to build relationships with clients and pursue new business development opportunities.

Responsibilities

As an associate or senior associate you will:

• Take ownership of assigned matters, developing packaging and managing progress.
• Work closely with partners on complex and high‑value transactions.
• Advising corporates, investment banks, brokers and major shareholders on a wide range of capital markets matters.
• Identify and nurture new business opportunities within the team.

Benefits

ley offers a competitive remuneration package, including the possibility of an annual bonus; a comprehensive learning and development platform; a My Flex‑comprehensive rewards package covering annual leave, cycle‑to‑work, critical‑illness benefit, employee assistance programme, pension, health care and other perks; and a variety of retail benefits and community learning opportunities.

Diversity, Inclusion and Well‑Being

Diversity, inclusion and well‑being are core to Gateley’s culture. We recruit talented people from a wide range of backgrounds and provide equal opportunities for all, regardless of age, sex, race, sexual orientation, disability or culture. Gateley has been recognised by The Law Society as a gold standard for our Diversity and Inclusion Charter and is a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Additional Information

If you are successful, a variety of pre‑employment screening checks will be completed, including eligibility to work, professional and academic qualifications, criminal records, financial stability and references from previous employers.