Senior Associate, Corporate: Media & Gaming M&A - Leading International Law Firm (6+ PQE)

Our client is a leading international law firm seeking a Senior Associate to join its London Corporate practice, with a particular focus on the Technology, Media, Communications and Gambling sectors.

A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.

The team advises an impressive mix of founders, high-growth businesses, major corporates, institutional investors, venture capital funds and private equity houses on sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions. The practice combines genuine sector specialism with a broad corporate offering spanning businesses at every stage of their lifecycle.

The Role

The successful candidate will work closely with senior corporate partners on a broad range of matters, including:

• Domestic and cross-border M&A, venture capital, growth capital, strategic investments, joint ventures and fundraisings.
• Transactions across technology, software, AI/data, digital platforms, media, entertainment, telecoms, digital infrastructure, gaming and gambling.
• Managing and supervising associates and trainees, as well as coordinating international counsel and specialist teams.
• Working closely with colleagues across tax, IP, commercial technology, data protection, competition, incentives and regulatory matters.
• Taking greater ownership of client relationships, business development and building a profile within the relevant sectors.
• Using AI and other technology to improve efficiency and delivery throughout the transaction lifecycle.

The work is genuinely varied, ranging from strategic acquisitions and disposals to PE-backed transactions, venture financings, minority investments, carve-outs and public takeovers.

Candidate Profile

• Ideally 6+ PQE, E&W or common law qualified, with strong corporate transactional experience gained at a leading UK, international or US law firm.
• Strong grounding in M&A, ideally alongside exposure to VC, growth capital or other strategic corporate transactions.
• Previous TMC and/or Gambling sector experience would be advantageous, whether through private practice, an in-house role or secondment.
• Excellent drafting skills, including the ability to develop bespoke documentation rather than relying solely on precedents.
• Commercial, confident and comfortable taking the lead on transactions and managing junior lawyers.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills, with an interest in developing direct client relationships.
• Genuine appetite to develop deeper sector expertise and embrace AI and technology within legal practice.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded, sector-led corporate practice rather than a purely generalist M&A team. Senior associates are given meaningful responsibility for leading transactions, managing teams and developing direct client relationships, alongside the opportunity to build their own market profile and network. xwzovoh

The firm offers a competitive salary and bonus, hybrid working, strong benefits and clear scope for continued progression within a large international platform.