4-6 PQE Corporate Technology Associate

Our Client

Our client, a global leader in technology, life sciences, and healthcare law, is seeking a Corporate Technology Associate to join their London M&A team. This role involves high-impact, cross-border deals in sectors like cryptocurrency, Web3 and cleantech. Join a diverse, inclusive firm with a global platform for growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Position Overview

As a Corporate Technology Associate, you will play a key role in advising investors, companies, and management teams on venture capital, M&A and private equity transactions across global tech hubs. You will guide clients through all stages of their lifecycle, from early-stage to liquidity, working with high-profile investors and prominent investee companies worldwide.

Main Duties

Key responsibilities for this position will include, but are not limited to:

• Advise investors, companies, and management teams on venture capital investments, M&A transactions and private equity transactions
• Guide clients through all stages of their lifecycle, from seed capital to exits such as IPOs, trade sales, and mergers
• Assist with start-up advice, incentivisation, employee benefits and tax structuring
• Contribute to cross-border M&A and joint venture work
• Support the formation of VC funds, particularly cross-border structuring for new funds and investment vehicles

Your Profile

• 4-6 PQE from a top-tier UK or international corporate practice
• Excellent academic background
• Experience with exits, including IPOs, trade sales and mergers
• Knowledge of incentivisation, employee benefits and tax structuring
• Exposure to start-up advice and VC fund formation
• Strong cross-border M&A and joint venture experience

Benefits

• 25 days' annual leave
• Life assurance
• Group personal pension with salary sacrifice
• Income protection
• In-house GP service and private medical insurance
• Health assessments, dental insurance and critical illness insurance
• Employee assistance programme and counselling sessions
• Cycle to work scheme and interest free season ticket loan

For more information about this position, please get in touch with Rebecca Collins.
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Reference Code: 36506

Rutherford is a specialist legal search firm in the UK and US, operating across both in-house and private practice, recruiting lawyers within financial services practice areas.