Associate (US Qualified) - Emerging Companies

Mishcon de Reya

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
DescriptionThe DepartmentAs a full-service corporate group, we represent companies, founders, management teams, wealth owners, venture capital funds, investors, and universities, each pioneers in their own field. We guide them through the start-up process, venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, exits and listings on the public markets, giving insightful board-level and corporate governance advice borne of deep experience, each step of the way.We help our clients navigate not just the present, but the future; anticipating regulatory change, the impact of evolving technologies and the pressures of a dynamic landscape of culture, governance and innovation. Working with clients who simultaneously drive and experience this ecosystem enables us to provide informed strategic advice and market leading solutions, including in such areas as cyber risk, ESG and shareholder activism.The Emerging Companies GroupWe work with innovative companies, challengers and disrupters, particularly in the technology, life sciences and high-growth industries, to navigate the problems and opportunities they encounter throughout their business lifecycle.The Emerging Companies Group work on a variety of corporate transactions involving companies at all stages of their business lifecycle. We guide them through venture capital fundraisings, merger and acquisitions, restructuring, insolvency, venture debt and exits. We also regularly advise investors (including venture capital funds) on their own investment activity as well as working with them to support their portfolio companies.The London OfficeIn London we support the businesses that drive the economy, and the entrepreneurs and private wealth that underpin them. We provide expertise in areas such as emerging companies, private clients, and commercial disputes, alongside specialised support in family, wills and tax. Our practice extends to resolving IP and brand disputes, corporate governance, real estate management and employment law. The candidate must be based in the UK or willing to relocate to the UK.US OfferingOur US offering is a growing area that offers exciting opportunities for ambitious legal professionals. The successful candidate will have the chance to help shape the future of this practice, build their own client base, and take on significant responsibility. We encourage entrepreneurial thinking and provide the support needed to drive growth and innovation. Our client base includes numerous US companies and non-US companies and individuals looking to expand into the US, including navigating complexities such as setting up subsidiaries, executing Delaware flips, and raising investment in the US.Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe role will involve advising on a wide range of corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions, venture capital investment, corporate re-organisations and debt financing arrangements.The successful candidate will be committed to developing their career within corporate law with a particular focus on helping UK companies expand into, and grow in, the United States, and will be able to demonstrate their passion for and experience in this area of law.Although the role will be based in London, the successful candidate will work with the wider team (in Cambridge and Oxford) often on nationally and internationally significant matters.Skills/Experience
  • US-qualified lawyer with a JD from a top US Law School.
  • The ideal candidate will have experience working for a US law firm in the US advising emerging companies and investors.
  • A solid grounding in corporate transactional work, with an interest in venture capital and M&A.
  • Excellent team player.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Excellent organisational skills.
  • Excellent writing skills, with strong drafting abilities.
  • Demonstrates a hunger to undertake business development activities, both internally amongst colleagues across the firm, and externally to existing and potential new clients.
  • Takes responsibility for and attends to self-development.
  • Ability to effectively manage own workload.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels, both internally and with clients.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Personable and confident, able to build relationships with colleagues, clients and external organisations.
  • Resilient and calm under pressure.
  • Adaptable and flexible approach.
  • Pro-active and takes initiative.
Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested.About The Mishcon de Reya GroupThe Group is an independent, international professional services business with law at its heart, employing over 1400 people with over 650 lawyers. It includes the law firm Mishcon de Reya LLP and a collection of leading consultancy businesses that complement the firm's legal services.Mishcon de Reya LLP is based in London, Oxford, Cambridge, Singapore and Hong Kong (through its association with ). The firm services an international community of clients and provides advice in situations where the constraints of geography often do not apply. Its work is cross-border, multi-jurisdictional and complex, spanning seven core practice areas: and .The includes consultancy businesses , (in London, Singapore and Dubai), , (in Hong Kong) and . The Group also includes , which invests in the most promising early stage legaltech companies as well as the Mishcon Academy, its in-house place of learning and platform for thought leadership.In 2024, the Group announced its first strategic acquisition in the alternative legal services market, flexible legal resourcing business Flex Legal. It also acquired a majority stake in Somos, a global group actions management business.We strive to create a fully diverse and inclusive workplace where all our people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We are proud of our agile working culture and are always happy to talk about flexible working.#LI-Hybrid#LI-Hybrid

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