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Date Added: Fri 20/02/2026

Corporate Senior Associate

London, UK
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Company: DOUGLAS SCOTT LEGAL RECRUITMENT

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: £110,000 - £125,000 per annum

A high-growth, nationally recognised corporate practice is seeking an ambitious Equity Capital Markets Associate or Senior Associate to join its expanding ECM team. This opportunity is ideal for a commercially minded lawyer who thrives on transactional work and is seeking genuine progression within a dynamic and supportive environment.The Opportunity You will advise corporates, investment banks, brokers and major shareholders on a broad range of capital markets matters, including:
  • IPOs (AIM and Main Market)
  • Equity subscriptions and placings
  • Rights issues
  • Private placements
  • Public M&A
  • Corporate governance advisory
  • Primary and secondary offerings on UK and international exchanges
The team handles complex, high-value and increasingly cross-border mandates, including transatlantic and pan-European transactions. You will be encouraged to take ownership of transactions while working closely with experienced partners on more sophisticated matters.The Platform
  • National corporate team of 90+ lawyers
  • Strong AIM and Main Market credentials
  • Established broker and nominated adviser relationships
  • Partner-led deal execution
  • Listed professional services business
  • Significant growth trajectory in ECM
The structure offers meaningful responsibility, visibility and the opportunity to become a senior member of the team over time.What They're Looking For
  • Minimum 5 PQE
  • Strong equity capital markets and public M&A experience
  • Experience managing transactions
  • Confident client handling skills
  • Commercial and pragmatic approach
  • Appetite for business development
  • Interest in mentoring junior lawyers
  • Cross-border experience is helpful but not essential.
Why Consider This Role?
  • Clear and transparent progression framework
  • Structured business development coaching
  • Strong PSL and technical support infrastructure
  • Real opportunity to influence and grow a national ECM practice
  • Hybrid working model
  • Competitive remuneration and bonus structure
For ambitious ECM lawyers looking for ownership, growth and progression without the constraints of a heavily layered City hierarchy, this represents a compelling next step. Reach out to
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